Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a NDIS Mental Health Access Officer to join our Queensland teams! The position available is: Full-time (76 hours/fortnight) Working Monday to Friday Based at Emerald or Rockhampton Attractive salary starting at $88,000 per annum Super Tax-Free Salary Packaging About the Opportunity The NDIS Mental Health Access Officer role aims to streamline the means by which people living with a psychosocial disability access the NDIS. You will identify people accessing the service who are eligible to access the NDIS and support them to navigate all stages of the NDIS process effectively. As the NDIS Mental Health Access Officer with Flourish Australia , you will also be required to collaborate with a multitude of service systems to create an integrated model of care. You will collaborate with the NDIA, Mental Health Services, NDIS Providers and other Health and Disability staff to support access to appropriate services and ensure people are connected to the NDIS and the supports they will benefit from. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Assist with identification of prospective NDIS participants who are referred to the Flourish Australia Facilitate access to the NDIS and work in collaboration with all staff to ensure relevant forms are completed, evidence is gathered and documentation is lodged with the NDIA. Monitor progress for people through all stages of the NDIS process, including access, plan development, plan implementation and plan review. Identify opportunities to reduce delays, streamline processes and resolve issues whilst maintaining comprehensive records. Support capacity building regarding processes and procedures for all staff by providing learning opportunities so that staff can become effective and efficient in all aspects of NDIS applications. Develop strong relationships with local NDIA staff and NDIS providers, particularly support coordinators to ensure that participants receive appropriate supports in the community and are less likely to require hospitalisation. To find out more about what it means to be a NDIS Mental Health Access Officer, please read the Position Description . Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes. Who we are Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish, believe in their futures, and become contributing members of the community.
