Internal EOI - NDIS Mental Health Officer

Flourish Australia•Concord, CA

8d•$107,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a NDIS Mental Health Officer to work within the Sydney Local Health District! The position available is: Based in Concord, with travel across the LHD. This is a closed-term full-time position until 30 June 2027 (with the possibility of extension). The salary is $107,800 p.a. + Super + Salary Packaging. The NDIS Mental Health Officer (NMHO) Program is a statewide program run by Flourish Australia, with 18 NMHOs across NSW. While employed by Flourish Australia, they work closely with mental health services in Local Health Districts (LHDs) and Specialty Health Networks (SHNs). The NMHO in Concord will be supervised by the Flourish Australia NMHO Program Manager but work closely with mental health staff in Sydney LHD. The overall aim of the NMHOs is to improve the access to and experience of the NDIS for people with psychosocial disability. The focus of the position in each LHD and SHN varies, and successful candidates will be provided with specific performance measures and key performance indicators.

Requirements

Strong understanding of the NDIS and relevant supports available.
Strong organisation skills, and the ability to monitor and streamline the progress of participants through all stages of the NDIS process.
Ability to work sensitively with people living with a psychosocial disability, their families and carers.
Qualifications in human services or relevant field and/or relevant work experience in psychosocial disability.
Demonstrated experience of working with people with psychosocial disability and supporting them to access and utilise the NDIS.
Excellent understanding of NDIS and eligibility criteria as it applies to psychosocial disability.
Demonstrated ability to build the capacity of staff, including through mentoring.
Demonstrated ability to successfully liaise with service providers to assist people with psychosocial disability obtain the supports they need.
Demonstrated ability to work across multiple sites and environments.
Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to work independently, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems.
Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence (P2 licence acceptable).
Vaccination Category A.

Nice To Haves

A personal lived experience of a mental health issue.
Demonstrated experience of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, families and communities.
Demonstrated experience of working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse consumers, families and communities.

Responsibilities

Work with LHD or SHN mental health services to identify people who are or are likely to be eligible for the NDIS, and assist them to obtain the appropriate support through the NDIS.
Work across all aspects of the NDIS journey, including access, planning, plan implementation and plan utilisation.
Focus on building the capacity of LHD or SHN mental health service staff around the NDIS.
Work with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), Local Area Coordinators, NDIS Support Coordinators, NDIS Psychosocial Recovery Coaches and other NDIS providers as required to ensure people are connected to the NDIS and the supports they will benefit from.

Benefits

Level 5 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement 2018
Tax-Free Salary Packaging up to $15,900 p.a. through SmartSalary
Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading
2 additional days of personal leave
Flourish Australia Day
Paid primary carer parental leave
Purchased annual leave program
Flexible work arrangements
Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, & ASIST
Monthly reflective practice & career development through bi-annual My Plan
Access to our Employee Assistance Program, Sonder, for free, confidential well-being support
Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
Personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier & access to novated leasing (casuals ineligible)
Employee discounts program through Flourishing Well at over 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)
Quarterly Reward and Recognition Awards