Careers at Empowrd
Work with Purpose and
Help Us Make a Difference in Our Community
Empowrd is a registered provider for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), with our head office located in Port Lincoln. We offer Plan Management and Support Coordination services, guided by a person-centred approach that prioritises the needs of people with disabilities and their families first —a vital focus in a rural and remote community like ours. As demand for our services grows, we are excited to expand our team and continue making a positive difference.
Why Work With Us?
Make an Impact
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities
Experience Flexibility
A combination of work-from-home and our Port Lincoln-based office opportunities is provided for the right candidate
Build Your Career
Access ongoing professional development within the organisation
Receive Great Benefits
Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package
Rewarding Environment
Work in a fulfilling environment where your contributions are valued and appreciated
Supportive Team
Work with a caring and collaborative team dedicated to providing high-quality support
Join Our Team
We are dedicated to providing exceptional support to NDIS participants through high-quality services. If you are driven by a passion for creating positive change, we invite you to explore our job opportunities and become part of our team.
Support Coordinator
Location: Port Lincoln & Eyre Peninsula
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Empowrd is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Coordinator to join our dynamic team and help expand our services across the Eyre Peninsula. If you enjoy interacting closely with others, have experience working within the disability sector and/or lived experience, and can work flexibly alongside a small team, perhaps you should consider applying for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Working closely with clients to identify their needs, personalise support and ensure they are receiving appropriate services that align with their NDIS goals and aspirations.
- Promoting and fostering independent decision-making, including choice and control.
- Coordinating and liaising with service providers, and reviewing goals and jointly determining new ones with participants.
- Engage in NDIS plan re-assessments and plan reviews.
- Empower clients to become active participants in their own recovery process and decision-making.
- Prepare regular reports and summaries of participant progress for internal and external stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
- Knowledge of NDIS is desirable but not essential.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, written and verbal are essential.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport, build trust and maintain boundaries is essential.
- Empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental attitude.
- Ethical and culturally sensitive approach.
- Initiative to work and solve problems unsupervised and independently, with a strong focus on reaching set goals, targets and KPI’s.
- Ability to liaise effectively with participants, community groups, employees, external agencies, government departments and other stakeholders.
- Ability to use customised software, case note management and report writing.
- Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, progress notes, and documentation of actions.
- Valid drivers licence.
- Valid Working with Children Check for paid employment.
- Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- 3 valid referees to confirm the essential key points
Apply Here
Interested? Give us a call at
8683 4401 or fill in your application below to take the next step in joining us.
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