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About the Role

Lead the development and delivery of NDIS application and planning processes across SVHS, supporting People with Disabilities (PWD) to access appropriate supports and services. Partner with PWD, families, carers, treating teams and key stakeholders to support NDIS applications, planning processes and the development of effective NDIS plans. Develop, implement and evaluate NDIS application and planning guidelines, policies and procedures. Monitor, analyse and report on NDIS application and planning data. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to address NDIS eligibility enquiries and support effective outcomes. Develop education and training resources, facilitate information sessions, and lead quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of NDIS application and planning processes across SVHS, supporting People with Disabilities (PWD) to access appropriate supports and services
Partner with PWD, families, carers, treating teams and key stakeholders to support NDIS applications, planning processes and the development of effective NDIS plans
Develop, implement and evaluate NDIS application and planning guidelines, policies and procedures in consultation with the SVHS Disability Manager and relevant staff
Monitor, analyse and report on NDIS application and planning data to improve, standardise and evaluate processes, including the development of KPIs and key milestone timeframes
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including NDIA, Local Area Coordinators (LACs), clinical teams and other services, to address NDIS eligibility enquiries and support effective outcomes
Develop education and training resources, facilitate information sessions, and lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance staff capability and NDIS processes

Requirements

Postgraduate qualifications or bachelor’s degree in social work, dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech pathology and eligible for full membership of relevant Association
Evidence of clinical experience in a hospital, health, disability services or related field as a practicing clinician (in line with area of professional qualification)
Demonstrated advanced clinical reasoning, experience and practice skills as relevant to assessment and treatment of people with a disability and/or functional impairment, including a high-level understanding of the NDIS
Demonstrated independent professional judgement in solving problems and managing cases where procedures and methods require expansion or adaptation
Demonstrated strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with experience in clinical teaching, supervision and stakeholder engagement
Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities or service evaluation process
Evidence of proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to liaise with novice and experienced health professionals and external service providers
Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems
Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants the work rights necessary for the role
Completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations

Skills

Advanced clinical reasoning
Advanced practice skills
High-level understanding of the NDIS
Independent professional judgement
Strong communication skills
Negotiation skills
Problem-solving skills
Clinical teaching
Supervision
Stakeholder engagement
Quality improvement activities
Service evaluation
Proficient written communication skills
Proficient verbal communication skills
Proficient interpersonal communication skills
Computer literacy
Ability to use health information systems

Location

Darlinghurst

Work Type

Max term contract
Full time

Experience Level

Level 3, Year 1-2

Education Level

Postgraduate qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social work, dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech pathology

Salary/Compensations

$116,892.00 - $120,680.00 + Super + Salary Packaging

Benefits

Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
Transferable accrued leave entitlements from NSW Health (restrictions apply)

About the Company

St Vincent’s Health Australia is Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
We are based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst, a busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location.
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people.
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes.
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
We acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.