NDIS Support Coordinator - Ipswich

About the role

Mercy Community team have an amazing opportunity for a full-time permanent, NDIS Support Coordinator role, to support NDIS participants based in the Ipswich area. 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). 
• 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 so not delay in applying. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. Applications close 30/04/2024. 

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.