Community Support jobs

About the Role

• A full-time maternity leave cover position, offered on a fixed-term contract until 2 February 2027.
• Make a meaningful difference by supporting the delivery of the NDIS early childhood approach locally.
• Partner with families to help children reach their full potential through planning and support.
• Foster strong community connections and contribute to positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with a passionate, multidisciplinary team of professionals.
• Enjoy flexible work across office, community, and home settings.
• Navigate complex family dynamics with empathy and professionalism.
• Interpret developmental assessments to guide effective support.
• Facilitate access to early childhood supports through the NDIA.
• Grow personally and professionally in a dynamic, rewarding role.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible Work Options: Open to both part-time and full-time candidates – find the work-life balance that suits you best.
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave: Enjoy generous time off to recharge and maintain balance.
• Wellness Perks: Fitness Passport and a big discount on health & general insurance.
• Perkbox: Access everyday savings, discounts, and wellbeing resources — our way of supporting you beyond the pay packet.
• Salary Packaging: Increase your take-home pay through packaging options, including $15,900 and $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
• Learning and career advancement opportunities, and your contributions will be valued.

About You

As a Coordinator, you will:

• Support families through a child and family-centred approach, ensuring children receive the appropriate interventions based on best practice evidence.
• Use my diploma or higher qualifications in Early Childhood, Allied Health, Social Work, or a related field to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Complete functional assessments for children with developmental concerns or disabilities, determining their needs and ensuring timely referrals to appropriate support pathways.
• Connect families to community services and mainstream programs to enhance their social participation and access to essential services.
• Guide families through NDIS plan reassessments, gathering evidence, assisting with goal development, and ensuring the right support is in place.
• Utilise the NDIS plan to support children and their families with improved choice, control, social participation, and overall quality of life.

How To Apply:

Click APPLY to submit your application. For more information, click to access the Position Description.

Applications close: Sunday, 25th January 2026

Please include:

• Your current resume.
• A short cover letter outlining your skills, experience and what interests you about this role.

Who are we?
The NDIS Partners in the Community Program (PITC) supports the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to be implemented locally.

As an NDIA partner, Northcott will deliver the NDIS Early Childhood Approach (ECA) service to local communities in Northern NSW, Mid North Coast, Hunter New England, North Sydney, and Western Sydney. The EC approach supports activities that improve the independence and social participation of children aged 0-9 with developmental delay and/or disability.

Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story.

This role gives me purpose, growth, and balance—all in one. Explore how your passion can create change: NDIS Early Childhood Approach.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Northcott reviews applications throughout the recruitment process, often before the closing date, and we will advise you of the outcome. For general enquiries about the role, please contact recruitment@northcott.com.au.