Local Area Coordinator (NDIS)

About the role

APM Group is hiring a Local Area Coordinator in Rockingham to support people with disability, their families and carers across the region. The role helps participants shape their goals, understand their options and get the most out of the NDIS through the Partners in Community program.

Key responsibilities

• Guide people with permanent and significant disability through the NDIS application process
• Help participants map out the goals they want for their lives
• Link participants with local community groups, services and opportunities
• Support people in understanding and using their NDIS plans
• Help the wider community understand the NDIS and find new ways to get involved
• Track outcomes and impact against KPIs

Required profile

• Approachable, positive and genuinely passionate about people, able to build trust easily
• Relevant or lived experience supporting people with disability
• Ability to obtain Working with Children and/or Vulnerable People clearance

Required skills

• Collaborative planning skills
• Local knowledge of what is available in the community
• Digital confidence, especially with Microsoft Office 365

What we offer

• Additional purchased leave
• Personalised development opportunities

To apply, upload a cover letter (max 1 page) and current CV, answering why you are a good fit and what value you will bring. The position is contingent on passing mandatory pre-employment checks, which may include background verification.