Position Description
Our Ipswich Region is actively recruiting for a Local Area Coordinator – Community Partnerships (Multicultural Communities) role. The role will deliver the NDIS LAC program by working with a broad cross section of community from people with disability, their supporters, community members, organisations and community leaders. Through this work you will connect people with supports that will enable active participation in economic, social and community life which may include accessing and navigating the NDIS. You will use your experience in multicultural communities and understanding the value and benefit of applying inclusive, cross-cultural practices across our communities and workplaces to achieve outcomes.
Our LAC – Community Partnerships (Multicultural Communities) position works together with our front-line LAC’s, serving the community by delivering the NDIS LAC PITC program
* To deliver this role you will draw on your experience working with communities and your understanding of the value and benefit of applying inclusive practices across our communities and workplaces.
* Your work will provide education, connections and support to improve inclusion in the community, and to assist people with disability, families and carers to build their capacity to participate in their community.
* The position works in collaboration with the Community Engagement Team, Team Leaders and Practice Leads across the program to implement high-quality community engagement and capacity building plans and activities that will improve outcomes for people with disability, support best practice, enhance our customers’ experience and strengthen the delivery of the Local Area Coordination Partner in the Community Program.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
* Plan, engage and review community capacity building activities that provide education, connection and support to assist people with disability, their families and carers to build their capacity for social and economic participation, and to improve community inclusion.
* Work with key community leaders and stakeholders (including local government, businesses and community organisations) through planned, strategic engagement activities to support the inclusion of people with disability from multicultural communities.
* Work directly with people with disability, their families and carers to connect with support that enables them to participate actively in community life including supporting them with accessing and navigating the NDIS.
* Provide mentoring and coaching support to colleagues to lead best practice in working with diverse communities.
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: CSW5.1 - $100,776.00pa ($51.00 p/h) + 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
* 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 in the position description (found on the last page) 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 28th May 2026.