Carers Queensland is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from people with a disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and the LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the diverse needs of the people we support. This is not only reflected in our values and day to day operations, but also in our positive rapid growth and hence a new opportunity that we would love to invite you to explore!

The Carers Queensland Rockhampton office is looking for the right person to join our 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 disabilities (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.
• Lead 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 (until 30 June 2027) with work from home days available (up to 2 days per week once past probation depending on operational need) at our Lutwyche site: close to public transport!
• Attractive Remuneration Package of CSW4.1 - $85,421.81 per annum (plus superannuation 11.5 %).
• Excellent Not-for-Profit Tax Benefits with RemServ + transfer your long service leave via QLEAVE (if applicable).
• Accrued Days Off + Gifted Day for Christmas + 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 and where our organisational values of integrity, respect, diversity, empowerment, and adaptability are heavily integrated into our culture.

How To Apply:

1. Click on the ‘Apply’ button on this page and review the Position Description and Key Selection Criteria.
2. Submit a cover letter detailing how your experience makes you suitable for this role (applications without this will not be considered). You may refer to the Key Selection Criteria in the position description to assist you in tailoring your cover letter.
3. For further detailed information, our Recruitment Team can be contacted on [email protected]

Apply now! Interviews will be conducted during the campaign, so don't wait until the closing date of Monday 19 May 2025!