About Nexus Inc

Nexus Inc is a Tasmanian NDIS registered, not for profit organisation with offices in Hobart, Burnie and Launceston. We employ over 650 staff who provide support and development opportunities for people who require physical, social, and psychological supports.

About Nexus Complex and Individualised Supports (NCIS)

The Nexus Complex and Individualised Support (NCIS) team supports people with a range of psychosocial and intellectual disabilities in residential and community settings.

The NCIS team is focused on providing support to clients who have a high level of capacity and an ability to independently make decision as well as complex support needs arising from trauma, emotional, intellectual and psychosocial issues. All roles within this team are supported by allied health based therapeutic programs, staff training, and tailored mentoring which have been designed around the individual needs of each client.

Our Ideal Candidate will have the following:

Insight into disabilities and willingness to support clients to live the life that they choose.

Understanding of Active Support model of support

Experience with psychosocial, intellectual or physical disabilities and/or mental health and trauma related issues (professionally and/or personally).

Ability to manage emergency situations in line with organisational policies and procedures

Understanding of self-care strategies to support positive professional and personal outcomes.

Ability to use specialised knowledge and personal strengths to support the skill development and independence of clients

Understanding of the NDIS and its impacts on clients and families

Effective communication skills, including written, verbal and non-verbal

Ability to build rapport with clients from a variety of backgrounds and treat them as participating members of society whilst respecting their level of knowledge and skill

Experience using the Microsoft suite of software including Outlook, Teams and Word, and other online systems for reporting and rostering

Experience with Positive Behaviour support and trauma, including Trauma Informed Practice (desirable)

Working in the disability sector means you will also need the following:

Current National Police Check (no more than 6 months old)

Current Working with Vulnerable People Card (with NDIS endorsement /employment type)

Current First Aid certificate (HLTAID011)

Unrestricted Tasmanian Driver’s license

Note: A pre-employment physical will be required for this role (including drug and alcohol testing).

To apply for this role: Please apply via the submission form on the 'Working for Nexus' page on the Nexus Inc. website.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 29 June 2025. To be considered for this role you must provide a one-page cover letter outlining why you want to work for Nexus and what you will bring to the position. Regretfully, applications without a cover letter will not be progressed.

Please note: The recruitment process for this position will start prior to the closure date.

For any queries in regard to this role, or for the full position description, please contact the recruitment team via email: [email protected]

Nexus is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.