It is the role of the Community Connector to inform, educate and assist indigenous people when signing up and accessing the NDIS. This position aims to ensure the pathway process through to the National Disability Insurance Scheme is as transitional as possible. Remote Community Connectors are required to maintain connections and communication between the participants, their services, providers, and the NDIS to ensure their needs are met.

ESSENTIAL:

• Aboriginality is essential under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act of 1984;
• Have the ability to cultivate professional working relationships with participants and their families;
• Have demonstrated skills to communicate culturally and appropriately with community members;
• Ability to relate well to staff and to liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy;
• Sound problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met;
• Work effectively as a member of a team;
• Ability to travel on outreach throughout the Goldfields region as required;
• Be able to satisfactorily gain NDIS Screening
• Current Working with Children Check (vulnerable people) and National Police Clearance (within 3 months);
• Current WA “C” Class drivers’ licence;

DESIRABLE:

• Understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS);
• Basic Computer Skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Employee Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week (Monday–Friday)
• Above Award remuneration
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year
• Two (2) weeks paid business closure leave at end of year (subject to 95% attendance)
• Long Service Leave after 7 years
• Accrued personal leave paid out upon termination
• Leadership Development Program
• Flexible work environment
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Internal career progression pathways
• Regular staff appreciation events
• Up to $600 per annum subsidised Health & Wellbeing program

How to Apply:

If you’re interested in this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability to recruitment@bega.org.au