Roebourne WA location

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About Mawarnkarra Health Service (MHS)

Mawarnkarra (MHS) is the largest primary health care provider providing direct services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the Roebourne area. MHS provides the families of Roebourne with a fully functional and accredited Clinic that treats approximately 3,000 people per year.

Delivering quality medical services to improve the physical, spiritual, cultural, social and emotional wellbeing for families. MHS aspires to be a strong, sustainable and recognised health service that builds healthier communities and positive change for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and those who call Roebourne home.

MHS is looking for people who want to make a real difference in the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

The Position
We are looking for a Community Connector who will aim to engage, inform and assist people living in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote communities through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pathway process. These full-time positions will offer with a competitive salary, amazing conditions and a fantastic outdoors lifestyle.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. (Refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984).

The Requirements

Ability to keep a record of how participants spend their NDIS funding.

Ability to expand participants financial and plan management skills and knowledge to help them meet their goals as set out in their plans.

Ability to inform participants about their choice of service providers and how much it will cost them to use their services.

Ability to process and pay invoices from external service providers as they fall due.

Ability to implement and submit NDIS plan budget reports.

Ability to make informed and autonomous decisions pertaining to participant enquiries.

Ability to work under pressure while prioritising other role related workloads.

Demonstrated organisational and time keeping skills.

Must possess documentation and data entry skills.

A commitment to frequent training and learning new skills.

Willingness to liaise with the participants, their families, Support Coordinator, Disability Support Manager and INDIS and external service providers.

Ability to track and budget participants NDIS funding to assist them to manage and reach their plan goals.

Ethical service provision: provide skilled and ethical plan management in good faith per NDIS quality assurance standards by implementing fraud prevention measures and reporting suspicious activity internally within Mawarnkarra Health services and the NDIS Commission.

Comply with Mawarnkarra Health Service policies and procedures.

Be proactive in your professional development as a plan manager by staying informed about developments in NDIS policies and practices state wide and or nationally.

Other Requirements

Current Western Australian drivers license

COVID-19 vaccinated

Consent to undergo a WA Working With Children Check and a National Police Clearance

Current CPR certificate

Able to pass regular and random drug and alcohol testing

Experience working in bookkeeping and/or handling NDIS claims

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge and awareness of the National Disability Insurance Scheme [NDIS].

Ability to utilise NDIS PRODA Myplace provider portal.

Ability to utilise Xero payment software.

Ability to utilise MYP client management software.

Formal qualification in bookkeeping business management, finance or a relevant field.

CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support.

Remuneration Benefits include:

Salary of $58,811 - $65,049 p/a pro rata

11.5% Superannuation

Housing and District allowances (subject to eligibility)

Part-Time Position

Generous Salary Sacrifice options available

Applications

Please address the Skills and Experience mentioned above, in your Resume/Cover Letter.

MHS may commence appointment proceedings immediately, appoint by invitation or make no appointment at all. This opportunity is only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. (Refer Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984).