First Nations Local Area Coordinator

The Carers Queensland Sunshine Coast Region is
looking for the right person to join our Local Area Coordinator team at our Maroochydore site. you are
empathetic, committed, and thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment,
we would love to hear from you

This opportunity is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait
Islander candidates only. The First Nations Local Area Coordinator role aim to
connect First Nations peoples to the NDIS and relevant community supports,
enhancing participation and outcomes for individuals and communities.

About The Role:

First Nations Local Area Coordinators focus on facilitating
community engagement, raising awareness of the National Disability Insurance
Scheme and improving understanding of inclusion of people with disability
within local communities.One the primary goals is to ensure First
Nations people with disability, their families, carers and communities have
improved connections to relevant disability specific and other supports in the
community while being committed to Carers Queensland's workforce to enable support
& development of the cultural capability to understand and respond
effectively to the cultural needs of First Nations people.

Some of the Key Duties:

Capacity Building and Community Connection

• Enhance the capacity of
  individuals with disabilities, their families, and carers to engage with
  and contribute positively to their communities, fostering inclusive
  participation.

Cultural Understanding and Resource Identification

• Support Carers Queensland in identifying resources and
  experiences that deepen our organisation's understanding of First Nations
  cultures, histories, knowledge, and perspectives.

Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Relationships

• Identify, facilitate, and maintain key partnerships and
  stakeholder relationships within First Nations communities that align with
  the priorities of Carers Queensland.

Community Development and Inclusion

• Actively facilitate positive partnerships between
  individuals, families, carers, local organisations, and the broader
  community to enhance inclusivity and accessibility.

• Community Impact: Work
  directly with First Nations communities to support individuals with
  disability to connect to the NDIS.

Benefits:

• A full-time role (until
  30 June 2027) with work from home days available (up to 2 days per week
  once past probation, depending on operational need) at our Maroochydore site - seeking commencement post clearances for January 2026.
• Attractive Remuneration
  Package of CSW 5.1 -$100,776.00 per annum + superannuation 12%.
• Excellent Not-for-Profit
  Tax Benefits with RemServ + transfer your long service leave via QLEAVE
  (if applicable).
• Accrued Days Off +
  Gifted Day for Christmas + Fitness Passport + Access to Discounted
  Corporate Private Health with Medibank & BUPA + Westpac Financial
  Literacy Program.
• Professional development
  through ongoing training.
• The opportunity to enact
  real and rewarding change in the lives of those you work with and for.
• A flexible and
  supportive work environment where your contribution is highly valued and
  where our organisational values of integrity, respect, empathy, inclusion,
  and resilience are heavily integrated into our culture.

How To Apply:

1. Click the 'Apply'button on this page then Review the Position Description & Key Selection Criteria file (located in the top right-hand corner of the next page, inside the yellow folder).
2. Submit an application letter detailing how your experience makes you suitable for this role(applications without this will not be considered). Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria in the position description to assist you in tailoring your cover letter to highlight your strengths and key transferrable skills -please note that all staff do require a current working with children check, NDIS worker screening and a valid Australian driver's licence.
3. Due to the high volume of applications, we reserve the right to withdraw the AD once our successful candidates have been found

Apply now Interviews will be held during the campaign –
so don't wait until the closing date 30th November 2025.

Carers Queensland is an equal opportunity employer, and we
encourage applications from people with a disability, from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and
the LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce
that reflects the diverse needs of the people we support. This is not only
reflected in our values and day to day operations, but also in our positive
rapid growth and hence a new opportunity that we would love to invite you to
explore