About the role
The overarching function of the Aboriginal Disability Liaison Officer is to ensure that the support is organised, sequenced and supported to enable effective access to appropriate services both internal and external to OAMS, while waiting on an outcome from the NDIS. The role is to advocate for a potential participant’s wellbeing and help people of all life stages cope with and solve everyday problems, ensuring correct and appropriate evidence is gathered and collated to meet the access requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL:
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (NB: applicants race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW)
• Demonstrated experience in working with people who have a disability
• Sound communication skills both verbal and written
• Demonstrated experience working unsupervised and as part of a team
• Demonstrated experience working within the NDIS or similar field
• Demonstrated experience in reporting
• Demonstrated effective organisational interpersonal skills
• Understanding of privacy & confidentiality principles
• High standard of records management (data entry, data cleansing, archiving,
reporting) to meet regulatory, standards and/or reporting requirements and timeframes
Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
Discounted Fitness Passport
Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
Access to Corporate Wellbeing program and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
Orange Aboriginal Medical Service (OAMS) is making a difference to the health of Aboriginal families and the wider community of Central Western NSW. Commencing in 2005 with only a handful of staff members, OAMS has now expanded across 5 locations, providing a wide range of services to the whole community. For further information oams.net.au
How to Apply
Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role. You will need to specify in your cover letter confirmation of your Aboriginality.
Closing Date: Sunday, 20 October 2024 11.59pm
Contact:
Danique Loveday – NDIS Lead – daniquel@oams.net.au
Chloe Navin – People & Workforce Lead chloen@oams.net.au