Aboriginal Disability Liaison Officer

Date posted: Wednesday 03 August 2022
Closing date: Friday 02 September 2022

ATSICHS Mackay Ltd are seeking an Aboriginal Disability Liaison Officer (ADLO).

The purpose of the Aboriginal Disability Liaison Officer (ADLO) is to ensure there is culturally appropriate connection between the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIS) and the Community.

The ADLO is to assist in helping to enhance engagement and communication allowing First Nations people to know about the NDIS and support to complete NDIS Access Requests.

The role

• Engage community in their understanding and awareness of the NDIS and support local linkages. 
• Identify potential NDIS eligible First Nations people living in the Community with a disability.
• Engage potential NDIS eligible First Nations people and their families in their understanding and awareness of the NDIS, the eligibility requirements, and access process.
• Encourage and assist First Nations people to access services under the NDIS.
• Link First Nations people who are not eligible for NDIS to community mainstream supports and/or refer them to the Local Area Coordinator (LAC) partner to support linkages to community and mainstream supports.

Requirements

• Current Driver's Licence.
• Yellow and Blue Card, or ability to obtain.

To apply, please contact ATSICHS Mackay HR Officer Amanda Prewett on (07) 4957 9416 or by emailing your resume to hr@atsichs.org.au

For more information, visit www.atsichs.org.au