Service Consultant

Let’s talk about nib Thrive

nib’s vision is better health and wellbeing for all Australians. We know there are few greater opportunities for us to have a meaningful social impact than in keeping people healthy, and now, in supporting people with disabilities. We plan to do this through innovative, human and digital solutions to make a difference to people who seek convenience, accessibility and inclusion.

nib Thrive is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) business for the nib Group. In November 2022, nib acquired its first registered NDIS Plan Manager, since then we have continued to grow. We are now House of Brands who all operate as part of the nib Thrive family. nib Thrive currently supports more than 39,000 NDIS participants and is on track to reach its goal of supporting at least 50,000 participants by FY25. nib Thrive is currently one of the top three largest plan managers in Australia.

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Service Consultants actively seek to gain a comprehensive understanding of the participants' goals and the intended use of their NDIS plans. This role serves as a trusted advisor to participants and stakeholders, providing comprehensive guidance on NDIS regulations and funding eligibility during the exploration of support and equipment options.- Provide advice to participants and providers about NDIS regulations and the scope of funding for supports and equipment- Provide guidance and advice on accessing suitable external services and schemes outside of the NDIS, when NDIS funding is limited or restricted- Provide clear and comprehensive explanations to participants and providers on the processing or non-processing of invoices, using relevant NDIS guidelines to support the decision
- We have multiple opportunities available in Newcastle and Melbourne.
- Let’s talk about you
- By providing exceptional and personalised service and support to NDIS participants and stakeholders, you establish a reputation of trustworthiness and credibility; creating a stronger brand image.
- Other skills to set you up for success:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills-
- Genuine empathy and desire to achieve positive outcomes for NDIS participants and their key stakeholders- Let’s talk about working at nib
- Our hybrid working model provides our employees with the flexibility to work from one of our office Hubs and from home based on what works best for them and their team. We make a commitment to come together with purpose and are excited to share moments that matter with one another. Our Hubs are purpose built to support focused work, connection, and collaboration with peers. We provide a new starter benefit as well as ongoing financial support to set up and maintain a functioning home workspace. At nib, we’re committed to creating a flexible working environment where you’re free to be you.
- Other benefits to support you at work (and play) include:
- Generous discounts on nib health and travel insurance products including 50% discount on employee health insurance- The opportunity to give back to the community with nibGive, including paid leave for volunteering for our nib foundation and community partners- Support _your better health _- whatever that looks like for you - through our nib Well Program and corporate fitness discounts- Access to our employee share plans, short-term incentive program and life and salary continuance insurance benefits- Benefits to support our diverse workforce with 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents regardless of carer status, 5 days paid cultural leave for First Nations peoples and 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave for trans, gender diverse and intersex employees
- The fine print
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and bankruptcy check) prior to commencement of employment. All successful applicants will be required to obtain and hold valid NDIS clearances, including a valid working with children check as per nib’s NDIS Workforce Policy.
- We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.