Local Area Coordinator
Mission Australia
Maximum Term Part-Time Contract Position until 30 June 2027
Working 30.4 hours per week
Location: Mount Gambier, SA 5290
$ 72,150.72 Base Salary + Super + not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all.
Your Opportunity
Join a team that's committed to creating more inclusive communities. As a Local Area Coordinator, you'll support people with disability, their families and carers to build confidence, achieve their goals, and access the supports they need through the NDIS and their local community.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day by empowering people to exercise choice and control, strengthen their independence, and increase their participation in community life. You'll work collaboratively with individuals, families, community organisations and service providers to deliver person-centred support while helping identify and reduce barriers to inclusion.
We're growing our team! We have a part-time (30.4 hours per week), fixed-term opportunity available until 30 June 2027, based in Mount Gambier. You'll support participants and communities across the Limestone Coast region, with regular travel throughout the region.
Join a supportive, values-driven team that's committed to making a real impact while investing in your professional development and career growth.
If you're passionate about helping others, thrive on building meaningful relationships, and want a career where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.
Your Key Responsibilities will be to
Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to people with disability, their families and carers.
Build trusted relationships with participants to understand their goals, strengths and support needs, and assist them to navigate the NDIS.
Empower participants to make informed decisions and connect with appropriate community, mainstream, informal and funded supports.
Collaborate with families, carers, the NDIA, community organisations and other stakeholders to achieve positive participant outcomes.
Maintain accurate participant records, complete administrative tasks, and meet contractual, legislative and quality requirements.
Contribute to a collaborative team culture through continuous learning, quality improvement and professional development.
Requirements for Success
Relevant qualification in Human Services, Social Work, Community Services or equivalent experience.
Experience supporting people with disability using a person-centred, strengths-based approach.
Experience managing a caseload and delivering positive outcomes within an NDIS or community services environment.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a KPI-driven environment.
Strong digital literacy, with confidence using client management systems, databases and administrative platforms.
Resilience, adaptability and the ability to navigate change while maintaining a focus on quality participant outcomes.
Ability to meet NDIS Worker Screening Check and NDIA onboarding requirements.
Current Australian Driver’s Licence with no restrictions.
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Your Benefits
To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:
Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax
Free external, confidential counselling
Volunteering opportunities
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Extra leave available including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at ***email_hidden***
