NDIS Support Coordinator

Metro Melbourne & Regional VIC

Full Time – Fixed Term

• Work with an organisation committed to social justice
• Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence.
• Competitive remuneration: dependent on qualifications & experience) + superannuation
• Generous motor vehicle allowance (additional $8.65 per hour)
• Full Time Fixed Term Role (12 months starting on 24/02/2025)
• Flexible work arrangements – work from your preferred Wintringham office(s) as well as remotely.
• Based at our Head Office in North Melbourne (VIC) - supporting participants in Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria

Who are we?

Wintringham is a specialist not-for-profit organisation providing an extensive range of aged care, housing and related support services to men and women aged 50-plus who have been homeless or at risk of homelessness.  We employ over 1000 staff and operate from multiple offices across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Our Head Office provides the strategic direction and support services for Wintringham’s residential, housing and community care services.

Our friendly team of NDIS professionals are committed to ensuring that clients who meet NDIS eligibility, achieve access to the Scheme and are provided with the highest standard of NDIS services and options available. Some of your clients will live in the community and others in residential aged care settings. Most have no family or support people to assist them to manage their services which is why our role is so rewarding.

Your new role

An opportunity exists for a proactive, enthusiastic and experienced NDIS Support Coordinator wanting to use their skills to work with prematurely ageing clients experiencing homelessness and disadvantage. This multi-faceted role will be perfect for you if you have a Case Management, Allied Health or Disability Services background and tertiary qualification. The position will run for a year from the 24^th of February 2025 to the 24^th of February 2026. We also offer a highly flexible opportunity allowing you to work from Wintringham office(s) closest to you as well as remotely when you’re not travelling with/between clients.

Coordination of Supports includes:

• Understanding and implementing NDIS Plans
• Connecting with supports and services
• Designing support approaches
• Establishing supports and networks of providers
• Targeted Support Coordination
• Written reports to the NDIA and preparation of annual reviews/assessments 

Other duties and responsibilities and duties include:

• Advocating and responding to clients’ needs and identifying appropriate solutions
• Working closely with NDIA Local Area Coordinators, NDIA Planners, Case Managers, Residential Aged Care Facilities and Wintringham’s various specialist support programs including housing and outreach, home care packages, recreation and rostering.
• Linking clients with a variety of social, emotional, recreational and allied services based on their assessed disability needs outlined within the NDIS Plan
• Effectively manage services provided within budgetary constraints

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• An approved tertiary qualification in Social Work, Nursing, Allied Health or Community Services
• Experience and understanding of the role of the NDIS Support Coordinator
• Current drivers licence
• Your own reliable vehicle
• Flexibility and a willingness to travel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An understanding of duty of care and privacy and the ability to apply these in day-to-day practice. 

What is in it for you?

We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe and flexible workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Access to exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging: salary package your personal expenses up to the amount of $15,900.
• Flexible working hours: Where possible, we will offer flexible working hours that suit your life.
• Continuous development: we believe in giving our staff the skills they need and will keep you up to date with yearly qualifications such as behaviour management, first aid, CPR and manual handling. We offer many growth opportunities and have a strong internal recruitment program.
• Free access to wellbeing services + discounts to retailers: When you are employed at Wintringham, you will have access to our Employee Assistance Program, Staff wellbeing portal as well as discounts to some of Australia’s leading retailers 

How to apply

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description here.

Applications can be directed to Tim Carter (NDIS Manager) and submitted by via our website.  Tim can be contacted on 9376 1122 if you require further information.

Please upload your documents in PDF Format 

Applications close on Tuesday 28^th of January 2025 at 5pm.

Please don’t wait for the closing date as we will be assessing applications as they are received.

Successful applicants may be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both parties may prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment and must provide evidence.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

                   Diversity and inclusion make our community and Wintringham stronger and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.