Local Area Coordinator

• 3 x Maximum Term Full Time Contract Positions until 30 June 2027

• Location:Noarlunga SA 5167

• $90188.39 Base Salary Super not-for-profit salary packaging benefits

• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values we advocate for a fairer Australia to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Togetherwerebuilding hope andpossibilityfor all.

Find out moreabout usandour purpose.

Your Opportunity

Join a team thats committed to creating more inclusive communities. As a Local Area Coordinator youll support people with disability their families and carers to build confidence achieve their goals and access the supports they need through the NDIS and their local community.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day by empowering people to exercise choice and control strengthen their independence and increase their participation in community life. Youll work collaboratively with individuals families community organisations and service providers to deliver person-centred support while helping identify and reduce barriers to inclusion.

Were growing our team! We have three full-time fixed-term positions available until 30 June 2027 based at our Noarlunga office.

Youll join a supportive values-driven team that is committed to making a real impact while investing in your professional development and career growth.

If youre passionate about helping others thrive on building meaningful relationships and want a career where your work truly matters wed love to hear from you.

Your Key Responsibilitieswill be to

• Deliver high-quality person-centred support to people with disability their families and carers.

• Build trusted relationships with participants to understand their goals strengths and support needs and assist them to navigate the NDIS.

• Empower participants to make informed decisions and connect with appropriate community mainstream informal and funded supports.

• Collaborate with families carers the NDIA community organisations and other stakeholders to achieve positive participant outcomes.

• Maintain accurate participant records complete administrative tasks and meet contractual legislative and quality requirements.

• Contribute to a collaborative team culture through continuous learning quality improvement and professional development.

Requirementsfor Success

• Relevant qualification in Human Services Social Work Community Services or equivalent experience.

• Experience supporting people with disability using a person-centred strengths-based approach.

• Experience managing a caseload and delivering positive outcomes within an NDIS or community services environment.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a KPI-driven environment.

• Strong digital literacy with confidence using client management systems databases and administrative platforms.

• Resilience adaptability and the ability to navigate change while maintaining a focus on quality participant outcomes.

• Ability to meet NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIA onboarding requirements.

• Current Australian Drivers Licence with no restrictions.

Before starting work with us you will need to undertake a national police history check qualifications and referee checks and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your Benefits

To ensure our employees feel valued empowered and celebrated weprovidea range of employee benefits including:

• Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference

• Not-for-profit salary packaging reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)

• Free external confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.

• Volunteering opportunities

• Opportunity topurchaseadditionalannual leave

• Extra leave available including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

Weprioritisethe safety and wellbeing of everyone both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We arecommitted to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability religion and sexual orientation tosubmitan applicationand aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as whoever you are ifyoureskilled and actively support our purpose and values you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support tosubmityour application please emailor visitourCareers pageforadditionalcontact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.For culturally safe support orassistancewith your application please contact us at

Find out more about acareer with Mission Australia.

How To Apply

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Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you