Aboriginal Local Area Coordinator

2 days ago

Ashfield, Australia SSI Full time

About the Role
The program provides Local Area Coordination (LAC) services to assist participants in developing or reviewing support plans as well as extensive work in the community to promote inclusion and opportunities for people to access mainstream service.
We are looking for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who want to make a difference in our Local Area Coordination (LAC) program. You will be committed to improving the lives of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with disability and will work directly with participants and to facilitate choice and control over the services they receive.
As an Aboriginal LAC you will have a strong understanding of First Nations communities and the diversity that is within them, engaging with communities to strengthen connections between people with disability and their community. A key focus for this position is community capacity building activities that enable communities to be more responsive to the needs of people with disability.
This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
You are encouraged to register your interest if you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and have the relevant skills/experience to the above roles and an understanding of disability through the lens of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
About SSI
SSI is a national not-for-profit organization providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia. With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.
SSI supports individuals, children, families and communities via a range of vital human services from settlement support of newcomers and refugees through to programs in employment and education and health wellbeing and social supports for all Australians, new and old.
About our Benefits
- Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay
- Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office, including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnight;
- Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
- Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process
SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people’s safety, and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.
Our commitment to Diversity
To Apply
Applications close Tuesday, 7th October 2025
A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.

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