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The Role:In these Local Area Coordination roles, working in the region of Rockingham, you will be responsible for assisting people with disability, their families, and their carers to build and pursue their goals to live their best life, exercise choice and control, and engage with the National Disability Insurance Scheme Partners in Community.You will be responsible for:Assisting people with permanent and significant disability to apply for NDIS supports.Collaborating with participants to develop goals.Connecting people with disabilities to support within the local community.Supporting participants to navigate and optimise their engagement with the NDIS.Improving community knowledge of the NDIS and creating new opportunities to connect participants to services and support.Meeting identified contractual KPIs.To be successful in this roleYou are an approachable, positive, passionate, and respectful person who can build and nurture relationships easily and confidently. Strong personal values based on empathy and compassion, understanding the diverse needs of individuals within your local community, and the ability to coach, counsel, and connect people to identify and achieve positive outcomes.You will have:Demonstrated relevant experience and/or lived experience.Experience in planning with people to achieve collaborative outcomes.Knowledge of the local community and available options for social & economic participation for people with disability.Demonstrated computer skills, including capability with Microsoft Office 365.Currently hold or be able to obtain a Working with Children and/or Vulnerable People Check.Be rewarded for your successPerformance is part of our culture, as is flexible working and variety. Joining an international human services organisation with a growth mindset, you will have access to:Ability to purchase additional leave.Commitment and support for your individualised personal development.Ready to Join?As part of your application, please include a cover letter and your latest CV. In your cover letter, please answer the following two questions:Why do you believe you are suitable to be a Local Area Coordinator with APM?What value will you add to the role and to the participants?Please keep your cover letter to 1 page maximum.Click APPLY now and complete your application through our online recruitment platform.For a confidential discussion, please contact Peter at Peter.Tieu@APM.net.au.About APM GroupWere a diverse team of over 9,000 people across 11 countries, with a shared purpose - to enable better lives. Our purpose guides everything we do, starting with enabling better lives for our employees and their families too.Our work helps the people we serve to realize their ambitions and aspirations through sustainable employment, independence, better health and wellbeing, and increased social participation.When you join APM, theres an opportunity to grow your career in Human Services across multiple global brands and geographies. You can expect a great work-life balance, extensive learning opportunities, networking programs, and employee benefits. Most importantly, you will make a lasting impact on the lives of others who rely on our services.At APM, we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly, and with respect. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Indigenous peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people with a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr