Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a NDIS Mental Health Access Officer to join our new Queensland teams
The position available is:
* Full-time (76 hours/fortnight)
* Working Monday to Friday
* Based at Emerald or Rockhampton
* Attractive salary
starting at
$88,000 per annum + Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging
About the Opportunity
The NDIS Mental Health Access Officer role aims to streamline the means by which people living with a psychosocial disability access the NDIS. You will identify people accessing the service who are eligible to access the NDIS and support them to navigate all stages of the NDIS process effectively.
As the NDIS Mental Health Access Officer with Flourish Australia, you will also be required to collaborate with a multitude of service systems to create an integrated model of care. You will collaborate with the NDIA, Mental Health Services, NDIS Providers and other Health and Disability staff to support access to appropriate services and ensure people are connected to the NDIS and the supports they will benefit from.
For more information about the role, please find the position description within the application.
Selection Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications in human services or relevant field OR relevant Certificate IV in mental health related discipline.
* Excellent administration skills and at least 2 years experience in mental health related field as recognise by Flourish Australia.
* Demonstrated experience working with people with psychosocial disability and supporting them to access and utilise the NDIS.
* Australian Driver's Licence
All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, a National Criminal History Check, a WWCC, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be required to declare any private or secondary employment prior to commencement in line with Flourish Australia's Private or Secondary Employment Policy.
The Benefits
* Level 4 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
* Tax-Free Salary Packaging
available up to $15,900
* Generous leave provisions including
17.5% leave loading+ 2 additional days of personal leave+ extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave + Accrued Days Off
* Vehicle mileage allowance
* Family-friendly and
flexible working conditions
* Opportunities for
professional development and training
such as Mental Health First Aid, ASIST and relevant Team Leader training (where applicable)
* Employee Assistance Program
for confidential wellbeing support
* Regular
supervision (reflective practice)
, ongoing 1:1
mentoring
, strong
team support
and a
comprehensive induction
program
* Inclusive initiatives
such as our
Rainbow Network and YarnUp
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
* Personal
fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
* Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers
(Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)
Who we are
Flourish Australia is one of Australia's most experienced community mental health organisations. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person's experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are open to
all suitably qualified applicants
. We have a strong commitment to the participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.
Applications close 5pm, 8th October. Apply now