• Assist people with a Disability live independent and fulfilled lives
• Provide high-quality support to participants and carers to receive supports  
• Full time role based in Mulgrave, Competitive Salary NFP Salary Packaging

About the role 

You will support carers and participants living with a disability to receive the services and support required to maintain their wellbeing so they can live independently and achieve their goals.  This full-time position is located in our modern Mulgrave offices, with onsite parking provided.  The role reports to the Team Leader – Support Coordination.

About you

You will be an experienced passionate Support Coordinator with outstanding communication and client service skills allowing you to build strong relationships with a diverse range of people.  You will have excellent time management and organisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands to meet client needs. 

Requirements of the role:

• Relevant industry experience and tertiary qualifications in Disability or Community Services
• Knowledge of NDIS, Disability Act and other relevant legislation

 Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing advice and coordination services to carers / participants to empower choice and self-management to ensure the required services are received
• Plan and implement services and supports that empower participants to participate in activities.   
• Promote best practice ‘person centred care’
• Provide Carer support to address the wellbeing of the carer; introduce carer support services
• Maintain networks and knowledge of services and liaise with service providers.
• A Victorian driver’s licence, NDIS Check and a Working With Children’s check

If you have the skills and experience required for this rewarding role please Apply Now!.  

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
• A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community. 

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu and Covid Vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.