Employee Development Coordinator

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Location: Kadina, SA | Classification: Permanent Full time – SESA LEVEL 6

Bedford changes the lives of people with disability by building capacity, independence, and wellbeing. We do this by providing a broad suite of NDIS support services including employment opportunities and social participation activities.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an Employee Development Coordinator to join our Employment Services team based in Kadina! Reporting to the Team Leader Employment Development Coordinator, you will be a frontline team member delivering a high standard of person-centred support. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, outcomes-focused, and passionate about making a genuine difference in people’s lives.

This permanent full-time position based in Kadina SA operates Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm and Friday, 8:00am – 2:00pm.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a designated service area, driving quality outcomes and continuous improvement, with support from the Site Manager and Manager Employment Services as required.

This is a full-time position based at our Kadina site in South Australia and will see you working Monday to Friday. The base salary offered is a competitive remuneration aligned with the SESA Level 6 classification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a person-centred approach to all supports
• Empower supported employees to be actively involved in decisions that affect them
• Support individuals to achieve their NDIS employment goals
• Build meaningful relationships through active listening, understanding each individual’s goals, aspirations, and support needs
• Use a case management approach to support progress and outcomes
• Manage day-to-day challenges, including incident management, behaviours of concern, and advocacy
• Respond effectively to workplace and external issues as they arise

About You – The Ideal Candidate:

• A strong commitment to supporting people with disability, with knowledge of the NDIS and person-centred practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence
• Experience in the disability sector, supported by relevant qualifications (e.g. Certificate III/IV in Disability or Individual Support)
• The ability to work autonomously, using sound judgement, initiative, and a proactive “can-do” approach
• Strong digital skills, including experience with client management systems and Microsoft Office
• A current South Australian Driver’s Licence and First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check and South Australian Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

Why you’ll love working with Bedford:

• Access to generous not-for-profit salary packaging options (up to $15,900 + $2,650 in meals & entertainment tax free earning potential per annum) to increase your take-home pay
• Exclusive access to Fitness Passport Program for you and your family with discounted access to multiple gyms
• Access to our Employee Assistant Program (EAP) for you and your family
• A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion and belonging

Where to from here?

If you are a proactive coordinator with a passion for people and delivering exceptional service, we encourage you to apply. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the above criteria.

If you have any questions or would like any further information regarding the role, please reach out to our Manager, Employment Services Kaylan Cox via email: ••••@bedfordgroup.com.au

Applications close Sunday 8 November 2026.

Suitable candidates may be contacted and shortlisted as applications are received