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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Local Area Coordinator
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Feros Care is seeking a dedicated and passionate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Local Area Coordinator to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting people with disability and their families to access and navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Key Responsibilities- Assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families, carers, and broader communities to access relevant information about the NDIS and assist with enquiries about the scheme.
- Assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants to develop a plan which includes their goals, needs, and wishes.
- Assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people deemed not eligible for the NDIS scheme, their families, and carers with information, linkages, and supports to utilise natural supports and connect with their community.
- Work collaboratively with communities, positively representing Feros Care to strengthen capabilities and adopt sustainable capacity building and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships, partnerships, and alliances with government, community groups, organisations, and peak bodies.
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and cultures.
- A genuine desire and modern approach to empowering First Nation people with disability.
- Formal qualifications are not necessary but would be highly regarded.
- Solid understanding of Windows applications, mobile technology, and remote working.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- A person-centred approach to outcomes, confidentiality, and professional integrity.
- Demonstrated experience or sound understanding of planning, implementing, and evaluating community engagement events with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- As the LAC role involves meeting with people with disability in their home or community and place-based community development, extensive daily travel may be required.
Feros Care is a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to delivering high-quality services to people with disability and their families. We actively seek to include, welcome, and value the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.
We are highly invested in the safety of our team members, with a focus on COVID-safe practices and SOS messaging to support our mobile workforce. If you would like to discuss accessibility requirements, preferred communication methods, or other possibilities, please contact us.
