Support Coordinator (Contract)

Seeking a Full-Time contract NDIS Support Coordinator to work across our office sites in North Parramatta, Leichhardt, and Campbelltown sites as required until April 2026.

About the Opportunity

• This is a full-time contract (maternity leave coverage) opportunity working 38 hours per week Monday to Friday until 24 April 2026
• Flexibility to work from home WFH twice a week
• Work from our North Parramatta, Leichhardt or Campbelltown sites as required nearest to the client’s place (travel reimbursed)
• Starting from SCHADS 4.1 $43.08 per hour (depending on experience) plus salary packaging up to $18,550 plus Super

About the Role:

• Assist participants in exploring and selecting mainstream, community, advocate, and NDIS provider options.
• Support participants with MyID account setup, NDIS Portal navigation, service negotiations, and establishing service agreements.
• Negotiate services and pricing for quotable supports based on participant decisions.
• Arrange assessments to determine necessary funding (e.g., complex home modifications).
• Liaise with Plan Managers on funding, support types, and payments.
• Connect participants to relevant mainstream and community services (e.g., housing, education, transport, health).
• Enhance participants' capacity to coordinate, self-manage, and participate in their community, including resolving issues, understanding service agreements, and making changes as needed.

Take a look at Uniting’s Support Coordination page for more information Support coordination (NDIS) (uniting.org)

What you need to succeed:

Qualifications:

• Diploma or higher tertiary qualifications in disability/community services/social sciences/allied health and equivalent knowledge/experience.

Experience:

• Knowledge of the NDIS Code of Conduct
• Knowledge of the NDIS Practice Standards and the NDIS Act 2013 and rules
• Sound understanding of the complex needs of people with disability and their families/ nominees/authorised representatives.
• Experience of effective and contemporary disability support models.
• Experience in developing and implementing person-centred approaches that support people to build their capacity for choice and control over their own lives
• Proven ability to establish active partnerships and achieve common desired outcomes with communities and other organisations.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and client database systems.
• Excellent report writing, time management and record-keeping skills.

Even Better:

•  Fluency in a language other than English.
•  Experience in working with First Nations communities and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Mandatory prerequisite to employment requirements:

• Current driver's licence and willingness to use own or private vehicle (with relevant insurances) for work-related travel.
• NSW Working with Children Check (Service NSW)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Service NSW)
• National Criminal Record Check

In return we offer:

• Maximum allowable up to $18,550 salary packaging available (visit https://accesspay.com.au/ for more information).
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive induction training from Day 1 including buddy shifts.
• $500 referral bonus can be generously rewarded for referring a friend who joins Uniting.
• Receive paid travel entitlements, making your work more convenient and accessible.
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Corporate discounts and cash-back programs with major retailers 

Should you have any questions, please contact Sarah from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team at stabu@uniting.org for more information.

Applications will close on 6 April 2025, Sunday at 11:59PM

Who is Uniting?
When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.