This is a part-time Support Coordinator contract opportunity (maternity leave coverage) to work 48 hours a fortnight until 4th March 2026.

About the Opportunity

• Location: Gosford, NSW
• Hours: 48 hours a fortnight, flexible between 8am to 5pm across Monday to Friday
• Salary: SCHADS 4.1 $43.08 per hour plus salary packaging up to $18,550 plus Super
• Role Type: Work in the Gosford office once a week and flexibility to WFH
• Travel: Willingness to use own vehicle (with comprehensive insurance) for work-related travel and to transport clients we support if required (travel reimbursed)

The role involves assisting National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants in exploring service options (mainstream, community, and provider-based) and supporting them to manage their NDIS plans.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting NDIS participants to understand and use their NDIS plans and pursue their goals
• Connect NDIS participants with NDIS providers, community, mainstream and other government services
• Build NDIS participants confidence and skills to use and coordinate their own supports
• Reviewing, monitoring, adjusting services (working closely with Plan Managers as applicable) in line with available budgets within NDIS plans

Additionally, the position focuses on building participants' capacity to manage their supports, understand their service agreements, prepare for plan reviews and learn or maintain skills to live as independently as possible within the community.

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:

• This role will require 2 or more years’ experience in your field of expertise.
• Knowledge of the Disability Inclusion Act 2014, Disability Service Standards and NDIS Act 2013 and rules including provisions relating to reasonable and necessary supports, NDIS price guide.
• Sound understanding of the complex needs of people with disability and their families/carers/nominees.
• Experience of effective and contemporary disability support models.
• Fluency in a community language is desirable.
• Experience in developing and implementing person-centred approaches that support people to build their capacity for choice and control over their own lives
• Experience in working with First Nations and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds is desirable.
• 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, and excellent report writing, time management and record-keeping skills.

Mandatory requirements:

• Current driver's licence and willingness to use own or private vehicle (with comprehensive insurance) for work-related travel and to transport people we support if required
• Ability to work flexibly within business hours and travel within metro Sydney
• NSW Working with Children Check (Service NSW)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Service NSW)
• National Criminal Record Check

In return we offer:

• Access to salary packaging options – pay less tax, meal and entertainment benefits up to $18,550 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.
• Wellbeing programs – access to fitness passport
• Access to Uniting’s URewards program - Corporate discounts and cash-back programs with major retailers 
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

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 26 January 2025, Sunday at 11:55 PM

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.