NDIS Project Officer
Work for SA's next great city as a NDIS Project Officer (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander NDIS Project) within the Community Services team!
Summary about this job
Indigenous & Multicultural Services
Company: City of Playford Council
Location: Adelaide
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-2-8062-9942
Fax: +61-7-7634-8129
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Detail information about job NDIS Project Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
NDIS Project Officer
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander NDIS Project
Fixed-Term Contract with Flexible Work Hours until 23 August 2019
Classification: GO3 ($67,530 + Superannuation)
- Join the fastest growing Council in the State
- Be part of a fast-paced, dynamic and leading edge Local Government environment
- Enjoy a great work-life balance through flexible working conditions
- Great benefits including salary packaging, excellent leave entitlements and study assistance
This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark in a fast-paced, dynamic and innovative environment within the fastest growing Council in South Australia.
About Us...
The fastest growing Council in South Australia, the City of Playford has a strong community spirit amidst its culturally diverse population of 90,000 residents.
Covering 350km2 and spread over urban and peri-urban areas, the heart of Playford is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. In the past three years, our Council has secured over $440 million in private and public investment into Playford’s CBD, Sports and Health Precincts as well as our growth areas.
The City of Playford is open for business. We welcome the opportunity to work with people who can play a role developing South Australia’s Next Great City.
To view our Strategic Plan for a 'Smart City, Connected Community' visit our website: www.playford.sa.gov.au
About the role...
An exciting opportunity now exists for a dynamic and community-focused individual to join the City of Playford team and support the delivery of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) project to those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) backgrounds across the City of Playford and City of Salisbury areas.
The primary function in this role is to support people from ATSI communities living with disability, their carers, families and other stakeholders, and provide them with the information they need to be better informed and positioned to access services provided under the NDIS. The role will develop and maintain positive relationships with ATSI organisations and community leaders, disseminate NDIS information as it relates to people from ATSI backgrounds, and work closely with service providers and other local government bodies across the Northern Adelaide metropolitan area to continually improve the delivery of culturally appropriate services.
About You...
The successful applicant will be passionate about delivering positive outcomes for the Community, and possess formal qualifications in disability services, human services, community development, social work or relevant field, together with an acute understanding of the needs of people living with disability from ATSI backgrounds. In addition, you will possess:
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels and backgrounds, both internally and externally
- Prior experience in a disability service/community development-related role with strong networks across ATSI communities
- Self-motivation with a high degree of initiative, energy, enthusiasm and the ability to prioritise
- Working knowledge of the NDIS and it's principles as they relate to those with a disability
Please Note...
Due to the project nature of this role, hours may be flexible (between 0.6 FTE - 1.0 FTE) to suit the preferred candidate.
More information..
For further information please contact Cyndi Neuzerling, Disability & Aged Care Reform Transition Coordinator on (08) 8256 0598.
To apply.....
Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we’ll be in touch.
If you are a passionate person who realises the tremendous opportunity that this role offers and want to utilise your skills and passion in a Local Government environment, we want to hear from you!
Applications close at 5:00pm on Monday 30th July 2018
Apply today!
The City of Playford values diversity and work life balance.