Local area coordinator - geelong

Located in Geelong, we are recruiting for permanent full‐time roles.

Total remuneration package of $111,365 per annum including superannuation and the full optional benefit of salary packaging.

Why Latrobe Community Health Service?

At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.

Our origins are in Gippsland, regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP), nursing, allied health, dental, counselling and psychology, gambling support, alcohol and drug treatment, migrant and refugee settlement services, social connection, carer support services and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA.

What you'll be doing in this role?

When you join the NDIS Service at Latrobe Community Health Service, you will be working with people living with disability to develop NDIS plans that support living life to its full potential.

Your Work Will Include

• Supporting people with disabilities engage with community and mainstream services to connect with supports and increase awareness of the NDIS.
• Monitoring and reviewing participant plans, providing recommendations to the NDIA to ensure supports build capacity and align with individual needs.
• Delivering services across sites and LGAs, providing face‐to‐face and phone support while meeting key performance and productivity requirements.

What You'll Need

• Relevant qualifications in community services (or similar) and/or demonstrated lived experience of disability.
• A current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee) or VIT Registration.
• NDIS Workers Screening Check (can be obtained during application).

What We're Looking For

• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ICT systems and client record management, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant documentation of participant information.
• Proven ability to work to and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• High level of empathy with strong active listening skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

What's in it for you

• Annual Disability Ongoing Award (ADO) each month (full‐time staff only).
• Up to $15,900 tax‐free income through not‐for‐profit salary packaging per year.
• An optional $2,650 tax‐free to spend towards meals and entertainment.
• Novated leasing through our salary packaging provider (Maxxia).
• Training & Development (online and onsite).
• Career progression opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or via email.

Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is committed to promoting the safety and well‐being of all children and young people accessing our services. Child Safety | Latrobe Community Health Service (lchs.com.au).