Local Area Coordinator - Maitland

Expressions of interest are invited for Local Area Coordination professionals for a full-time position in Maitland. Uniting NSW & ACT is seeking applications from individuals living with disability and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, valuing lived experience and committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Role Details:

• Work Type: Full-time, permanent (38 hours per week)
• Location: Maitland (onsite)
• Salary: Starting from SCHADS 401 ($88,090 per year) plus $18,550 salary packaging and Superannuation. Hourly rate is $44.58/hour.
• Work-from-home flexibility: 2 days per week.

Responsibilities: As a Local Area Coordinator, your role will involve:

• Utilising people skills, multitasking abilities, and adaptability to assist participants in connecting with and navigating the NDIS.
• Guiding participants to make informed choices and gathering information for NDIS plan development to build capacity.
• Supporting NDIS participants in exploring avenues to achieve their goals and understanding their plan funding.
• Providing linkage and referrals to community and mainstream services, as well as services funded by NDIA Grant programs, for people with disabilities, their families, and carers.
• Developing a thorough understanding of how to best support NDIS participants through their pathway, with hands-on NDIS and Uniting training.
• Undertaking other duties as requested by the Service Area Leadership Team, consistent with the general nature and responsibilities of the position.

Applicant Profile: We are looking for individuals with:

• Strong people skills, customer service experience, excellent communication, and time management skills.
• A background in disability, understanding of a Local Area Coordinator role, NDIS knowledge, or lived experience.
• The ability to efficiently manage multiple responsibilities, experience with high KPI-driven work or targets/caseloads, and meet service delivery deadlines.
• Adaptability, empathy, and resourcefulness, with a commitment to Uniting’s values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

Even Better:

• Lived experience.

What We Offer:

• Tax-free salary packaging entitlements of up to $15,900 per year.
• Tax-free salary packaged meal and entertainment card of up to $2,650 per year.
• $500 referral bonus for referring a friend who joins Uniting.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Paid travel entitlements.
• Rostered Day Off (RDOs).
• Staff discounts and cashback programs with major retailers.
• Hands-on training, career development, and mentoring.

Application Process: To apply, please click on the ‘Apply now’ button, complete your details, and submit your application. You will be kept informed of your application's progress.

Further Information:

• A detailed Local Area Coordinator Position Description is available.
• For questions or further discussion, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Sarah, at stabu@uniting.org.

Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check.
• Reference checks.
• Working with Children Check.
• NDIS Working Check.
• Other pre-employment screenings.

About Uniting NSW.ACT: Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the Uniting Church's mission through social justice advocacy, community services, and spiritual care. We provide care and support across all ages and life stages, with a focus on individuals experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, well-being, and inclusion of children and young people. Our culture and practices reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, clients, and communities.