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EOI - Acting Coordinator Pool
- Central Suburbs & Coolbinia Perth WA
- Full Time
- $80,041 - $88,374 + Super + Salary Packaging
Step into Leadership: Acting Coordinator Opportunities – 2026
Are you a Support Worker who’s ready to grow your career and step into coordination?
Ability WA is offering a clear leadership pathway for experienced Support Workers through Acting Coordinator opportunities across our regions in 2026. These roles are designed for people who want to gain real Coordinator experience, build leadership capability and prepare themselves for future permanent Coordinator roles.
We are seeking Acting Coordinators in the following regions:
- North
- South
- Central East
- Central West
- Coolbinia
Why this is a great next step
An Acting Coordinator role allows you to build confidence in leadership while being supported to succeed. You’ll gain practical, hands‑on experience and develop the skills needed to progress into formal coordination and leadership roles.
This opportunity will help you to:
- Build experience coordinating people, sites and services
- Develop leadership, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
- Strengthen your understanding of compliance, quality and the NDIS framework
- Position yourself strongly for future Coordinator and senior roles at Ability WA
How you’ll make a difference
As an Acting Coordinator, you’ll step up to support service continuity during planned and unplanned Coordinator absences within your region.
In this role you will:
- Support customers to live a quality and meaningful life
- Coordinate day‑to‑day operations across one or more houses or sites
- Lead, coach and guide Support Workers in best practice
- Work closely with leadership to manage risk, quality and compliance
- Apply Ability WA values, policies and procedures in operational decisions
You will be supported through training, guidance and ongoing feedback to help you grow into the role with confidence.
Selection Process
Support Workers interested in progressing into leadership are encouraged to apply.
Applicants will be invited to interview to assess readiness, development goals and suitability for acting opportunities within their nominated region(s).
About You
To succeed in the role, you will bring:
- Experience as a Support Worker with a strong understanding of service delivery
- A desirable tertiary qualification (or equivalent) in Health, Disability, Social Services, Behavioural or Sciences
- Opportunities may exist for Ability WA support toward further study or a traineeship
- A commitment to the NDIS and the Quality & Safeguarding Framework
- Strong communication, organisational and people leadership skills
- A genuine interest in career progression and leadership development
To Apply
If you’re ready to invest in your development and explore the pathway to coordination, we’d love to hear from you.
Please click Apply and submit:
- Your current resume
- A brief cover letter outlining:
- Your interest in becoming an Acting Coordinator
- Your leadership aspirations
- Your preferred region(s)
Any Questions?
If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to:
- Claire Robertson at Claire.Robertson@abilitywa.com.au
- Ruby Lawson‑Cross at Ruby.Lawson-Cross@abilitywa.com.au
Applications close: Friday 8 May 2026
Who is Ability WA?
We began in 1951 as a small group of parents who formed an organisation looking for an innovative way to access care and support for their children with Cerebral Palsy. In 2022 we are recognised as one of WA’s leading disability service providers. Our sector has changed a lot over the years, and we have too. What remains the same is our dedication to our customers and our staff. We strive to make a difference in the lives of those living with disabilities by connecting with heart, achieving together, thinking differently and making things happen.
‘We reserve the right to extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date’
Ability WA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
