8 EFT part-time ongoing
Friendly and diverse team who take pride in excellent quality of care
Generous salary packaging benefits available
Based in Sunbury
About Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health
Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health is a not-for-profit community health organisation providing a comprehensive range of free and low-cost health, wellbeing and community services in early childhood, youth, families, adults, aged and disability.
Covering an area of over 1700 km2 from Sunbury to beyond the borders of Macedon Ranges Shire our 220 staff and 70 volunteers are based across four sites at Kyneton, Romsey and Sunbury.
The organisation has a proud history of delivering community health services to the region for over 40 years.
Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health builds the social fabric of our communities through diverse services and programs that help people support themselves and each other.
About the Role:
As NDIS Support Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating supports for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) eligible participants that have Support Coordination listed on their plan. This position is expected to focus on providing positive experiences for NDIS participants by working with their support network and assisting the participant to link into new supports with the aim of meeting the goals set out in their NDIS plan.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Support participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme to build capacity and connect with relevant supports including understanding the role of service providers, funding and budget application and choice and control.
Actively pursue knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), legislation relating to the NDIS and the price guide provided by the NDIA and the regular changes as the scheme matures.
Contribute to the planning and development of internal systems and processes to support the work of the NDIS Support Coordination program.
Work with the participant, family and/or nominee to develop a plan of how Support Coordination will be delivered and the expected outcomes of their current plan.
Assist participants to identify service and support options, strengthen their capacity to establish networks, maintain support services, linkages and relationships to meet goals.
About You:
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the NDIS.
Demonstrated ability to develop resources and systems to support better outcomes for participants with complex support needs.
Experience in a relevant role, preferably the disability, health or mental health sectors.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional networks.
Demonstrated evidence of excellent time management and organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks.
Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the social model of health.
Benefits and Perks:
Our benefits enhance everyday wellbeing and encourage you to take time to make a difference in the community:
Supervision embedded and valued within the team and support with your professional development.
The option to access purchased leave.
Free professional counselling from our world class employee assistance program.
In addition to your salary and superannuation, you’ll also have access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits plus up to $2,650 meals and entertainment packaging benefits.
Access to the Fitness Passport program (subsidised access to selected gyms across Victoria) and organisational-led employee wellbeing initiatives such as virtual challenges and all-staff development day.
Free parking and fresh fruit on-site for all employees.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake and maintain a National Criminal History Check, NDIS Safety Screening check, Working with Children Check and hold valid Australian working rights.
Further Information
Position Description
For a confidential discussion, please contact Michelle Franceschi, Team Leader – Service and Care Coordination.
How to Apply:
At Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, we are all about building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels welcome. We will best serve our local community if we are representative, which is why we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, abilities and experiences. We are here to help.
To be considered for a role, your application must include a cover letter, resume and responses to the key selection criteria, which need to be submitted via email.
Applications Close: Friday 8 August 2025, 5pm