Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.
Job Description
Micah Projects provides support coordination and recovery coaching to participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme who have complex needs including a history of homelessness, experience of domestic and family violence and/or institutional care, living with comorbidities and requiring coordination of support across service systems.
Participants are supported to identify and develop their own unique goals designed to improve their daily life, promote independence and participate more fully in their chosen community. They are supported to connect with services of their choice and to develop the skills to communicate their wants and needs effectively
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced NDIS Support Coordinator work with participants to understand and implement their NDIS plan, connecting them with appropriate services and building their capacity to communicate their needs effectively and to play an active role in managing their supports.
This is a permanent part time employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 3 of the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities
Support participants to understand and implement their NDIS plans. Connect them with providers that are suited to their unique needs, ensuring the participant has choice and control of the decision-making
Actively work with participants around developing the skills and confidence to engage in the management of their own supports
Support participants to connect with a range of mainstream, community and funded supports that align with their goals
Support participants to manage their NDIS plans, negotiate with providers and ensure accurate claiming
Essential Criteria:
Cert IV, Diploma or Degree qualification or a combination of experience, expertise, and competence in providing support and case coordination to people with complex needs
Demonstrated engagement and interpersonal skills particularly with those in crisis situation and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
Demonstrated knowledge of disadvantage, poverty, health inequities, mental illness, homelessness and complexity in our community.
Demonstrated ability to use effective communication skills both verbal and written.
Desirable:
Experience working with people experiencing mental illness and associated functional impairments.
Knowledge of the NDIS and its requirements – application, planning, implementation
More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description. In SEEK, click on Apply Now to access the Position Description through our careers page.
Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650);
Access to discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family;
Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program;
Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
Access to other employee benefits, including Portable Long Service Leave (QLeave), supply of uniforms, and Flare benefits.
How to Apply:
If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please click on apply.
Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.
While the deadline to receive applications is Friday 12 December 2025, applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!
Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
