Local Area Coordinator (Pilot) - Broadmeadows

Local Area Coordinator (Pilot) - BroadmeadowsApply now Job no: 497576
Work type: Maximum Term Full-Time
Location: Broadmeadows
Categories: Aged and Disability Support, Community Development

Are you currently working in the disability, allied health or community services sector and looking for a change? Be part of a project with a difference.
We're seeking an enthusiastic Local Area Coordinator to join our dedicated Programs and Innovations Team. This role involves working within the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) Disability Programs and Innovations Team in an exciting Pilot Project with people with identified needs without NDIS funding.
This role is community focused, delivering the Disability Services Programs and Innovations Pilot across the Hume Merri-bek (HMA) region.
Salary: A competitive remuneration package ranging from $87,886.87 - $94,565.36 per annum + 11.5% superannuation.ABOUT USAt the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL), we see possibilities. With over 90 years of working alongside policymakers and the community, our legacy of advocating for poverty prevention and systemic change speaks volumes.
We believe in unlocking potential and not being defined by limitations. We champion choice, community, and individual strength by helping individuals thrive, not just survive.
We are a Partner in the Community to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) across the North East Melbourne, Hume Merri-bek, Brimbank Melton, Western Melbourne and Bayside Peninsula areas.
Collaboration is key. We value and work closely with families, friends, and carers, recognising their crucial role in creating a supportive community. Because support matters.
This isn't just a job; it's a mission to create lasting change. BSL BENEFITSMeaningful Work: Be part of a team dedicated to and valued for making a positive difference in the lives of children, families and individuals with delays and disabilities.Cultural Values: A work environment that respects and actively supports diversity through provisions such as ten (10) paid days Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Leave.Diversity and Inclusion: Access to additional leave entitlements such as Reproductive Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave, Cultural Leave and Family and Domestic Violence Leave.Benefits: Including 17.5% leave loading on annual leave, the option to claim up to $18,500 per year via salary packaging, parental leave, rostered days off (RDO), the Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance, discounted childcare and optional free flu shots each year.As a Local Area Coordinator, you will assist people with disability to advocate, plan, organise and access the support and services needed to live an ordinary life. This includes assessing each person's eligibility for the NDIS and engaging with the local community to assist people with disability to access mainstream services.
As part of your new role, you will:
Support the delivery of high quality and timely services in accordance with the contract, program guidelines, best practice principles and relevant legislative obligations.Implement and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure best practice is upheld and customers experience continuity of service.Ensure practices and processes are in place to enable service level monitoring, evaluation and reporting against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and to ensure required outcomes and performance measures are met.Work collaboratively within teams and management to identify opportunities for quality improvement, service development and potential resource implications.ABOUT THE PILOT PROJECTThe Local Area Coordination Pilot is a limited funded project, run by a small team delivering timely and effective assistance to clients who don't access NDIS funding. This is achieved via the use of a proactive outreach, community-based, person-centred, interim case management approach and delivers coordination activities, navigation and support.
The pilot team builds community capacity and assists people with disability to access mainstream and community services. The pilot team seeks to systematically deepen community understanding of availability, affordability and accessibility of local services.
The pilot team will maintain a caseload and assist people with disability without NDIS funding to advocate, plan, organise and access the support and services needed to live an ordinary life.
This pilot will be conducted in the Hume Merri-bek region and travel within this region is an expectation of this role. This pilot will be delivered in local, community settings.
ABOUT YOUWe are seeking applicants who have:
Relevant qualifications in fields such as Disability, Allied Health, Human Services, Social Sciences, Education, Community Services and/orLived experience with disability or awareness of the impact of existing or acquired disability upon individuals, families, carers and the communityHighly developed communication, listening and relationship building skillsExperience in working alongside community towards common goalsConfidence using a variety of computer programs and equipment and ability to enter information accuratelyApply to join us and help lead this exciting new phase of Disability Services.
HOW TO APPLYWhen completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.
Your application must include:
A current resumeA 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description.QUESTIONS?For confidential conversations or enquiries, please contact Bec Dunn (Senior Local Area Coordinator - NDIS Projects, Programs and Innovations).
We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on each role's key inherent needs and requirements, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.
Advertised: 19 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) acknowledges and understands its obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and recognises that all children and young people have the right to be treated with respect and care, and to be safe from all forms of abuse. BSL has a zero tolerance towards child abuse. Read the official statement signed by the Executive Director.
Find out more about the work of the Brotherhood.
The Brotherhood of St Laurence acknowledges and recognises the Traditional Owners of the land upon which we live and work, and we pay our respects to their Elders both past and present.

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