Located in Narre Warren, full-time, 12 month fixed term maternity leave backfill

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• Empower people with disability to achieve their goals and build community connections
• Total remuneration package of $116,191 - $121,362 per annum including superannuation and the full optional benefit of salary packaging

Why Latrobe Community Health Service?

At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.

Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP), nursing, allied health, dental, counselling and psychology, gambling support, alcohol and drug treatment, migrant and refugee settlement services, social connection, carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) services in partnership with the NDIA.

As part of our Local Area Coordination Service, you will support people with disability, their families and carers to navigate the NDIS, build capacity, pursue their goals and connect with supports within their community. You'll join a supportive team environment with comprehensive training and ongoing professional development to help you succeed.

What you will be doing in this role

Reporting to the Area Manager NDIS LAC Service, you will work directly with NDIS participants, families, carers, community organisations and mainstream services to help people access supports and achieve their goals.

Your work will include:

• Supporting participants through pre-planning, planning, implementation and plan reassessments
• Assisting people with disability to connect with community and mainstream supports
• Working collaboratively with the NDIA and key stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
• Promoting inclusion, accessibility and community awareness of the NDIS
• Providing participant-centred support through face-to-face, phone and outreach services
• Maintaining accurate records and meeting service delivery outcomes and performance measures

What we are looking for

• Experience working with people with disability and/or lived experience of disability
• Strong communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent organisation, time management and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality outcomes
• Intermediate computer skills and experience using digital systems and databases
• Current Victorian Driver Licence
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee) or willingness to obtain
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain

Qualifications in disability, community services or a related field will be highly regarded but are not essential.

What is in it for you?

• Comprehensive six-week onboarding and workplace training program
• ADO every four weeks (80-hour fortnight option)
• Optional Salary Packaging (including novated leasing)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development (Online & Onsite)
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Supportive team culture with meaningful community impact

For more information on this position contact:

For more information, please contact Tanya Bourne, Team Leader LAC Service at Tanya.Bourne@lchs.com.au

At Latrobe Community Health Service, we want to help you get back to what matters.

To apply, click the Apply Now button. Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm Friday 18 September 2026. 

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.