Coordinator of Supports

2 days ago

Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia Challenge Community Services Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

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Challenge Community Services has been a cornerstone of community support for over 65 years, providing a wide range of services including Disability Services, Foster Care, Allied Health, and supported employment. Our mission is to empower individuals and enhance the communities we engage with through compassionate, collaborative, and people-focused services.

About the Role:

Challenge Community Services is looking for a Coordinator of Supports to join our team. In this role, you'll work with people living with a disability to help them build skills, connect with their community, and reach their goals through the NDIS.

You'll work directly with clients and families, coordinating the right supports, building community connections, and ensuring services meet individual needs. Support is based on client choice, independence, and inclusion — delivered at home or in the community.

Key tasks include:

  • Coordinating supports and life transitions
  • Supporting employment and community access
  • Building daily living and life skills
  • Providing early intervention where needed
  • Helping with independent travel and transport
  • Working within budgets and NDIS guidelines
  • Building relationships with local services and networks

This is a flexible and rewarding role for someone who enjoys helping others live more independently.

About You:

Essential:

  • Qualifications or experience in Disability, Social Work, Education, or related fields
  • Experience supporting people with disabilities (adults and/or children)
  • Understanding of person-centred and strengths-based practice
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, manage time, and meet deadlines
  • Confident working with budgets and reporting requirements
  • Skilled in building relationships and solving problems
  • Able to work respectfully with people from all backgrounds
  • Knowledge of NDIS and disability-related legislation
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office

Desirable:

  • Experience providing disability services
  • Familiarity with Disability Inclusion Act and National Standards

Requirements:

  • Understanding of National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) processes.
  • Current Australian Driver's Licence.
  • Current NSW Working with Children's Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Current Police Check

Why Join Us?

  • Schad's Award Level 3 pay rates ($ $ based on qualifications and/or experience.
  • Engage in continuous professional development and take part in our leadership succession planning
  • Career Growth: Engage in continuous professional development and take part in our leadership succession planning.
  • Meaningful Work: Make a significant impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities and their support networks.
  • Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative team that values your expertise and contributions.
  • Fitness Passport: access for you and your family to multiple facilities through the Fitness Passport program
  • Salary Packaging Options and Entertainment/Meal Card (if eligible)
  • Celebrate You: Take a day off on your birthday

How to apply

When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application.

To apply and view the Position Description please click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website:

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Julie May

via email

Closing Date - 29th August 2025

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.

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