NDIS Support Coordinator - Rockhampton/Gladstone

About the role

Mercy Community have an exciting opportunity for a full-time permanent, NDIS Support Coordinator role, to support NDIS participants based in the Rockhampton/Gladstone area. This is a floaters role between the 2 areas. A Support Coordinator works directly with people living with disability and their families, helping them maximise the funding that the NDIS has provided to the participant. 

This role is paid at a Level 4 under the SCHADS Award, which equates to $82,044 + 11% Superannuation + Salary Packaging, per annum.

You will be able to deliver the following: 

• Support participants to understand and create their NDIS plan, goals and funding access. 
• Plan and coordinate participants to access support services in accordance with their allocated NDIS funds/budgets. 
• Connect, establish and maintain participants with support services to pursue/achieve their goals. 
• Use NDIS systems and processes to achieve the most of NDIS plans for the participant. 
• Montior, support, track and review participants NDIS plans/goals. 
• Complete and provide reports to the NDIA with outcomes and success indicators relating to the participants plan/goals. 

About you

To be successful in the role, you will possess: 

• Experience as a NDIS Support Coordinator (highly desired). 
• Be committed to support the team within this floater's role across Rockhampton and Gladstone. 
• Hold a current Queensland Blue Card (or willing to apply). 
• Hold a current NDIS Workers Screening Clearance (or willing to apply). 
• Hold a current QLD Drivers Licence and have your own vehicle (mandatory).

If you are an organised, problem-solver, driven individual ready to make a change for our NDIS participants in our community, APPLY NOW!  Please note we may contact applicants prior to closing date - do not delay in applying. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. Applications close 24/04/2024. 

Why Mercy Community 

Mercy Community a Catholic not-for-profit that provides a wide range of services supporting families and young people, people living with a disability and the elderly. All our work is driven by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity & Empowerment.

At Mercy Community, we support our employees to reach for opportunities both within their area of expertise as well as in a new field. Build a career with us and explore the possibilities of moving upwards into leadership roles or discover a new location across our broad geographic footprint.

Being part of the Mercy Community team, means you have access to some fantastic benefits, such as:

• Increase your take home pay through the use of generous salary packaging - up to $18,550 per annum of your salary is available as a tax-free component.
• Pay for your Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card when you need – saving you up to $144 if you need both cards!
• Provide you and your immediate family free, professional and confidential counselling services including specialised First Nations counsellors.

Depending on your role, you may also be eligible:

• For annual influenza and/or other vaccination reimbursements.
• To receive pay bonus’ of $500 for successful employee referrals.
• To cash out or purchase annual leave and to take advantage of extra leave entitlements.

We also ensure all our employees have access to a wide variety of excellent learning and development tools to continue your professional and personal development. This includes making sure you have access to a range of other career pathways and opportunities across Mercy.

Mercy Community Services is a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.

For any queries, please contact MCSCareers.Mailbox@mercycs.org.au.