NDIS Mental Health Access Professional

3 weeks ago


Sunshine Coast, Australia flourish Australia Full time
About the Role

Flourish Australia is seeking a highly skilled NDIS Mental Health Access Professional to join our Queensland teams. This exciting opportunity allows you to make a real difference in the lives of people living with psychosocial disability.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying prospective NDIS participants, facilitating access to the NDIS, and monitoring progress through all stages of the process. You will work collaboratively with various service systems to create an integrated model of care, ensuring individuals receive the necessary supports to thrive.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with the identification of prospective NDIS participants referred to Flourish Australia.
  • Facilitate access to the NDIS by collaborating with staff to complete relevant forms, gather evidence, and lodge documentation with the NDIA.
  • Monitor progress throughout the NDIS process, including access, plan development, implementation, and review.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce delays, streamline processes, and resolve issues while maintaining comprehensive records.
  • Develop strong relationships with local NDIA staff and NDIS providers, particularly support coordinators, to ensure participants receive appropriate community supports and are less likely to require hospitalization.
Requirements
  1. Tertiary qualifications in human services or a relevant field OR a Certificate IV in mental health related discipline.
  2. Excellent administration skills and at least 2 years' experience in a mental health-related field recognized by Flourish Australia.
  3. Demonstrated experience with multi-disciplinary coordinated planning.
  4. Demonstrated experience working with people with psychosocial disability and supporting them to access and utilize the NDIS.
  5. Demonstrated ability to build staff capacity through training and coaching.
  6. Strong time management and organizational skills with proven capacity to prioritize work commitments.
  7. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  8. Current Australian Driver's Licence.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary of $85,000 per annum + Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging up to $15,900.
  • Generous leave provisions, including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave + accrued days off.
  • Vehicle mileage allowance and family-friendly, flexible working conditions.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training, such as Mental Health First Aid and Team Leader training (where applicable).
  • Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support and regular supervision, mentoring, and team support.
Who We Are

Flourish Australia is one of Australia's most experienced community mental health organizations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of society. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds.



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