Local area coordinator - ipswich

Position Description

The Carers Queensland Ipswich office is looking for the right people to join our growing Local Area Coordinator team. If you are passionate, empathetic and compassionate, and can work in a fast-paced, goal oriented and agile setting, we want to hear from you!

About The Role:

In this role you will be the key link between our participants, the National Disability Insurance Agency, and the community you live and work in. Our LACs are our front line serving the community by delivering the NDIS LAC PITC program. This role will have a focus on building and strengthening the capacity of people with disability (both NDIS participants and non-participants), their families and their carers.

Key Duties:

• Implement processes and plans using a person-centred approach.
• Deliver program-wide strategy to engage people with disability, government, business and community sectors.
• Assist with community capacity building projects to meet community needs with strategic long-term vision.
• Develop strategic, collegial and productive relationships, within and external to Carers Queensland, to ensure the best outcomes for clients, the program and the organisation.

Benefits:

• A full-time role (contracted until 30/6/2027) with work from home days available (up to 2 days per week once past probation depending on operational need) at our Ipswich site.
• Attractive Remuneration Package: CSW4.1 - $88,090.08pa ($44.58 p/h with an increase of 4.75% in July 2026)) + 12 % Super.
• Excellent Not-for-Profit Tax Benefits with RemServ + transfer your long service leave via QLEAVE (if applicable).
• Accrued Days Off + Gifted Day for Christmas + Fitness Passport + Westpac Financial Literacy Program + Origin Electric Employee Benefits Program + Access to Discounted Corporate Private Health with Medibank, BUPA & HCF.
• Professional development through ongoing training.
• The opportunity to enact real and rewarding change in the lives of those you work with and for.
• A flexible and supportive work environment where your contribution is highly valued.

How To Apply:

1. Click the ‘Apply’ button on this page then Review the Position Description file (located in the top right-hand corner of the next page, inside the yellow folder).
2. Submit an application letter detailing how your experience makes you suitable for this role (applications without this will not be considered). Please refer to the Knowledge & Experience found on the last page in the position description to assist you in tailoring your cover letter to highlight your strengths and key transferrable skills - previous applicants need not apply & thank you for your understanding.
3. Due to the high volume of applications, we reserve the right to withdraw the AD once our successful candidates have been found! APPLY NOW!
4. For further detailed information, our Recruitment Team can be contacted on hr@carersqld.com.au.

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Interviews will be conducted during the campaign, so don't wait until the closing date 30th June 2026.