Your opportunity. Be part of something bigger. We are seeking a dedicated NDIS Specialist Support Coordinator to provide culturally safe and efficient specialist case management to NDIS Participants in East Arnhem Land. This role focuses on supporting participants with complex needs to achieve their NDIS goals by overcoming barriers, managing transitions, and connecting with appropriate resources and providers. You will oversee and actively manage care plans, ensuring outcomes are met while promoting participant independence and choice. Key responsibilities include managing a caseload, meeting billable targets, maintaining compliance with NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Practice Standards, and engaging in professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities, join us in empowering individuals to participate fully in their communities.
About Miwatj Miwatj Health is an independent Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Service. Established in 1992, we're committed to securing quality health care services across the East Arnhem and enabling Yol?u powered community health and wellbeing. Miwatj provides culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care to over 6,000 remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents across 3 East Arnhem wards. With a Head Office in Nhulunbuy, Miwatj also manages a Corporate Office in Darwin, 7 fixed clinics across the East Arnhem region, and dedicated outreach teams who travel to 3 additional locations.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal Community Control and self-determination, as well as knowledge of the unique challenges faced by Yolngu people in remote settings. Essential requirements include a relevant bachelor's degree (or higher) in disability, health, or social work; experience in Support Coordination or case management within the NDIS, Disability, or Health sector; an NT Driver's License; and the ability to travel to remote communities. Additional checks such as an Ochre Card, NDIS Worker Screening, and a Criminal History Check are required. First Nations candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, and tertiary-level qualifications will be highly regarded.
Vaccination & Immunity Screening Miwatj Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all workers and users of its healthcare centres. In accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines, National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards, and other local policies, guidelines and procedures, we mandate that all staff abide by our Staff Vaccination and Immunity Screening Policy (to be supplied to all successful candidates).
How do your skills match this job?Miwatj Health has its administrative base in the town of Nhulunbuy, in the Northern Territory of Australia. Our clinics are located in Nhulunbuy, Gunyangara (also known as Marngarr), Galiwin'ku and Yirrkala, providing a walk-in service for all acute and preventive care needs. In addition to these fixed clinics, our outreach teams provide a regular visiting service to a number of nearby communities including Birritjimi, Galupa, Gunyangara, Garrathiya Plains, Yirrkala, and within the Galiwin'ku community.
Our Mission Miwatj Health's mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of residents of the communities of East Arnhem Land through the delivery of appropriate and comprehensive primary health care and to promote the control by Aboriginal communities of primary health care resources.
The Core Functions of Miwatj Health are: The provision of clinical services to Aboriginal communities in the East Arnhem Land region, including both acute care and longer-term preventive care.Implementation of a range of population/public health programs and strategies which address the underlying causes of illness.Advocacy in support of the right of Aboriginal people to control their own health services and for such health services to receive resources and funding adequate to address the health problems of the region.Ensuring efficient, accountable administrative and financial systems support for the delivery of our services. The underlying philosophy of Miwatj Health is the fundamental right of Aboriginal people to control their own health services. #J-18808-Ljbffr