• Step into a purpose-driven career that transforms lives in 2026 and beyond
• Monthly ADO + Salary Packaging + Professional development
• Join our expanding program & bring your skills to make a real difference!

Ready to make an impact? As an LAC, you'll empower participants, solve problems and help build inclusive, thriving communities.

Join Carers Queensland as a Local Area Coordinator – Rockhampton

Are you passionate about inclusion and making a real difference? If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment and bring empathy, compassion, and adaptability, this is your opportunity to shine! Your Community! Your Impact! Your Career!

What you’ll be doing in the role

As a Local Area Coordinator (LAC), you’ll be the vital link between people with disability, the NDIS, and the community. You’ll help build capacity, strengthen connections, and empower individuals and families to achieve their goals.

What are seeking in a person

Someone with great people skills, savvy in IT, excels in customer service, excellent communication and time management skills.

Successfully manage multiple responsibilities or KPIs/targets or caseloads with efficiency and meet service delivery deadlines.

You’ll be adaptable, compassionate & engaging!

What You’ll Do

• Use a person-centred approach to support participants and communities
• Drive engagement across government, business, and community sectors
• Build strategic relationships that deliver meaningful outcomes

What’s in it for You?

• Full-time role until 30 June 2027 with our Rockhampton team.
• Flexible work options (up to 2 WFH days after probation depending on operational need)
• Attractive salary: CSW4.1 – $88,090.08 + 12% super + transfer your long service leave via QLEAVE (if applicable).
• Accrued Days Off + Gifted Day for Christmas + Fitness Passport + Westpac Corporate Partner Financial Literacy Program + Discounted Corporate Private Health with Medibank & BUPA.
• Professional development, with access to EAP and a supportive, values-driven culture.

Ready to make an impact?

How To Apply:

• Click the ‘Apply’ on this page then Review the Position Description & Key Selection Criteria file (located in the top right-hand corner of the next page, inside the yellow folder).
• Submit an application letter detailing how your experience makes you suitable for this role (applications without this will not be considered). Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria in the position description to assist you in tailoring your cover letter to highlight your strengths and key transferrable skills - previous applicants need not apply & thank you for your understanding.
• Due to the high volume of applications, we reserve the right to withdraw the AD once our successful candidates have been found! APPLY NOW!
• For further detailed information, our Recruitment Team can be contacted on hr@carersqld.com.au.

Apply now!

Interviews will be conducted during the campaign, so don't wait until the closing date of the 30th of January 2026 - Apply now!

Carers Queensland is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from people with a disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and the LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the diverse needs of the people we support. This is not only reflected in our values and day to day operations, but also in our positive rapid growth and hence a new opportunity that we would love to invite you to explore!

Requirements

Documented right to work in Australia

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