Aboriginal Local Area Coordinator

SSI Group acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. We pay respect to Elders past and present and recognise their continuous connection to Country. SSI Group remains committed to reconciliation and to working with First Nations peoples to realise “Makarrata” – a Yulngu word meaning the coming together after a struggle.

About the Role

The program provides Local Area Coordination (LAC) services to assist participants in developing or reviewing support plans as well as extensive work in the community to promote inclusion and opportunities for people to access mainstream service.

We are looking for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who want to make a difference in our Local Area Coordination (LAC) program. You will be committed to improving the lives of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with disability and will work directly with participants and to facilitate choice and control over the services they receive.

As an Aboriginal LAC you will have a strong understanding of First Nations communities and the diversity that is within them, engaging with communities to strengthen connections between people with disability and their community. A key focus for this position is community capacity building activities that enable communities to be more responsive to the needs of people with disability.

This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

You are encouraged to register your interest if you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and have the relevant skills/experience to the above roles and an understanding of disability through the lens of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

About SSI

SSI is a national not-for-profit organization providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia. With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.

SSI supports individuals, children, families and communities via a range of vital human services from settlement support of newcomers and refugees through to programs in employment and education and health wellbeing and social supports for all Australians, new and old.

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About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
• Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office, including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnight;
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process

SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people’s safety, and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

Our commitment to Diversity

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

When applying for Identified Roles with SSI, applicants are required to provide a Confirmation of Aboriginality stating that you are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and are accepted as such in the community you live. You should upload your Confirmation of Aboriginality as part of your application submission. This document is needed in our recruitment process.If you are unbale to provide it at application stage, please contact us at [email protected] after you have submitted your application.

Applications close 25 May 2025

If you would like to have a yarn and find out more about SSI and our Mob, please reach out to Cass Best, our Cultural Safety Engagement and Partnerships Lead. [email protected]

If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at [email protected] or call us at 0435445005

A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process, (including the application form), and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at [email protected] or call us at 0435445005.

Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.