Brighter Futures supports clients and their families in a multi-faceted way which encompasses access to community support as well as access to professional services. Our goal is to tailor the correct individualised support for our clients to ensure that they have access to opportunities to live an enriched and full life. We offer in-house services where we can provide continuity to our clients care using occupational therapists, psychology services, speech therapy, behavioral specialists and other supportive therapies.

We are a highly experienced and knowledgeable NDIS provider that is passionate about supporting participants and their families in the delivery of expert and timely services and support in accordance with their needs. Our team is proud of its contribution to the local community and we are driven by the opportunity to make a positive difference in relation to people living with a disability including relationships with family and their support networks.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an excellent team culture. Located in the beautiful Northern Territory, it is a region that offers extraordinary experiences including exploring Katherine Gorge, Arnhem lands and beyond. We also work with a diverse range of clients, providing variety to your daily work and the opportunity to grow your career in a very supportive environment.

Reporting to the Director, the Specialist Support Coordinator is accountable for the delivery of behavioural services and support to participants in accordance with our values and operating standards. The successful candidate will provide high quality behavioural assessments, behaviour support plans, recommendations, and pathways to improve participant outcomes. They will provide training and ongoing support to clients, families and support staff to ensure effective implementation of behaviour support strategies.

You will be working with participants with complex care and medical needs across the life span, to identify and address barriers to implement their NDIS plan. The Specialist Support Coordinator is required to build relationships with participants, their family, disability services organisations, clinical staff and various government departments, including health, education, communities and justice.

Brighter Futures Consulting encourages a collaborative approach by stakeholders to ensure supports are delivered in a person-centred and timely manner. This position assists with building a foundation for best practice care, staff training, support, and intervention for participants, ultimately achieving positive and sustainable outcomes following a period of crisis. All interactions and reporting will be undertaken with great respect for participant confidentiality, cultural beliefs, and privacy whilst ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

The role is open to a part-time or full-time Specialist Support Coordinator. For more experienced candidates we can also offer a FIFO role whereby you will be expected to travel to Darwin to do 1:1 assessments and then be able to complete your work in the comfort of your own home office. 

Attractive benefits:

• A competitive salary (dependent on experience);

• Relocation assistance to facilitate a smooth transition to Darwin if required;

• A FIFO arrangement will be considered;

• Up to 5 days paid professional development leave per year;

• Generous annual leave allowance;

• Referral bonus for recommending great clinicians.

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors, cultures and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Key Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Nursing, Counselling, Psychology, Criminology or similar areas of Social and Behavioural Science.

• NDIS experience or willingness to learn.

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with a solution focussed approach to service delivery.

• Demonstrated well-developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and in particular with clients and families.

• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and cooperatively as a member of a team.

• Well-developed organisational skills, the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks particularly when undertaking a varied caseload.

• Demonstrated computer literacy and proficient in Microsoft Office.

 Desirable (not essential)

• Experience working with clients with dual diagnoses, forensic disability or forensic mental health.

• A willingness and ability to travel by car, 4WD, and/or light aircraft to rural and remote settings.

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

• Experience working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people and their support networks.

If you are offered this role you will be expected to have or obtain a:

• Current Australian driver’s licence;

• Working with Children (Ochre) Card;

• National Police Clearance;

• First Aid Certificate;

• NDIS Worker Screening.

Please first create a brief Candidate Profile in CAMPUS RADAR (tap top right), complete all fields of the first two sections only (Personal Details & Contact Details) then tap the APPLY NOW button and upload the following documents (PDF files):

• A Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the position (2-3 pages max);

• Your current full CV;

• Please note that only national residents who are eligible for AHPRA registration (or similar) can apply;

• VISA requirement: In your Cover Letter or CV, please note your VISA status and eligibility to work in this country (Australia).

If you have any questions about the role or how to apply, please contact Naomi Eyre (Naomi@brighterfuturesconsulting.com.au)at BRIGHTER FUTURES or Dr Kathryn Buller at CAMPUS RADAR (kathryn@campusradarjobs.com).