Local Area Coordinator

Be a part of a social reform that's the first of its kind in Australia
- Locations in Northern Adelaide, ACT, Townsville and Mackay
- Salary + Super + Salary Packaging

We’re Feros Care. What we care about most is helping people live bolder lives - and that includes our team members.

We’re proud to work in partnership with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to deliver Local Area Coordination Services in Townsville, Mackay, Tweed Heads, Gawler, Barossa and ACT.

**About the role**:
As a Local Area Coordinator (LAC) at Feros Care, you will be the heartbeat of the NDIA in your local community working with people with disability and their families to access and navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Our work is varied and diverse, will see you connecting with people from all walks of life, and is never short on the high-five opportunities.

If you’re looking for a meaningful career where no two days are the same, we want to hear from you

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Assisting 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
- Assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants to develop a plan which includes their goals, needs and wishes
- Assisting 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
- Build and maintain strong relationships, partnerships and alliances with government, community groups, organisations, and peak bodies

**What you’ll need to have**:

- 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 Australians with disability
- A relevant qualification in disability, allied health or community services is highly regarded
- 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 this role has an emphasis on community participation, an unrestricted driver’s licence is required
- An unwavering commitment to upholding the Feros Care values and core pillars of the NDIS

**What we can do for you**:

- Non-for-profit Salary Packaging (up to the value of $15,899 per annum tax free) and Meal and Entertainment Packaging (up to the value of $2650 per annum tax free) (Part time and Full time employees)
- Extensive training, development, and career opportunities (we will support you to complete additional relevant qualifications and certificates)
- Private Health Insurance Discount (Medibank)
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 9 weeks paid parental leave (Part time and Full time employees)
- All technology / equipment provided
- Dedicated, supportive managers who care about your wellbeing

**About our culture**

As a not-for-profit, you can rest assured knowing that we’re always giving right back to those who need it most.

We’re also highly invested in the safety of our team members everything from through COVID safe practices to SOS messaging to support our mobile workforce.

If the above sounds like you, we can’t wait to hear from you A full copy of the Position Description including Selection Criteria can be found on our website; please be sure to really show us who you are and what you can do by addressing the Selection Criteria in your cover letter.

Feros Care acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of this land on which we work.