Fixed term contract for 2 years, working 22.50 hours a week (hours negotiable)

Based in Coburg but flexible work arrangements, including work from home arrangements are available

Generous Salary Packaging option to increase your take home pay

Work within a close-knit team with ongoing support from an experienced supervisor

About Extended Families

Extended Families is a disability service. We believe that having joy in one’s life and being a part of the community is important for everyone and that friendship and support are important cornerstones of a meaningful and fulfilling life. We are a value-based organisation and has an excellent reputation in quality practice and supportive team environment. We see our employees for who they are and encourage them to utilise their strengths to provide quality services. We offer a hybrid work environment with flexible working hours.

With growing demand for our services, we are seeking to recruit a plan management team member with a strong Finance and/or Accounting background to join our dynamic Plan Management team.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

A supportive work environment that is inclusive and supportive of individual differences

Ongoing support and training opportunities

Flexible work arrangements with hybrid work-from-home/office-based arrangements available

Generous Salary Packaging benefits

Access to employee assistance program and discounted gym membership

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position supports the Plan Management Team in processing NDIS participant’s invoices.

You will be responsible for:

Timely and accurate processing of invoices on Plan Management system

Monitoring participants’ budgets to ensure that funds are not exhausted

Educating and guiding participants on how to utilize their NDIS funding based on NDIS guidelines

Liaising with providers, NDIA and other stakeholders as necessary

Maintaining our Plan Management records

Keeping abreast with the NDIS updates and guides

WHO YOU ARE

We are seeking a team member who has:

A tertiary qualification in Accounting and/or Finance or equivalent

Previous Bookkeeping/accounting knowledge and experience

Strong attention to detail

Strong data entry and admin skills

High IT literacy especially with Microsoft 365

Demonstrated ability to learn quickly

Excellent problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in the team

A pro-active and flexible team attitude

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to maintain concentration for prolonged periods and maintain performance

An Employee Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and International Police Check (if required) will be required

The following skills will be highly desirable but no essential:

Bi-lingual English and Mandarin

Previous experience in NDIS Plan Management

Knowledge of the NDIS, its line items, budget categories and price guide

LOCATION

You will be based in our Coburg office with work from home arrangement option available.

HOURS

Most work is completed during business hours.

HOW TO APPLY

To Apply, please submit your CV, the names of 3 referees and address the Key Selection Criteria stated on the Position Description which can be found on our website: https://www.extendedfamilies.org.au/about-us/work-with-us

For further information about this role, please refer to the Position Description. Enquiries to Roz Talib, Plan Manager by Email to [email protected], using the subject line: NDIS Plan Management enquiry via Seek.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and we encourage all suitable candidates to submit their application as early as possible as the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Extended Families welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all. As an equal opportunity employer, we promote social inclusion and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the LGBTIQA+ community.

Extended Families acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

Extended Families Australia is a child safe organisation.