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Julia Farr Association

Training Officer - Purple Orange


Employer: Julia Farr Association
Work Type/s: Full Time
Classification/s: Community Development, Disability Services, Education & Training, Policy & Research
Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP)
Location: Adelaide

Job posted on: 29 July, 2010.
Applications close: 09 August, 2010.

  • Do you want the opportunity to lead a new program?
  • Are you experienced in designing, developing and delivering training packages?
  • Would you like to bring to life progressive policy and good practice initiatives to improve the life chances for people living with disability?

Purple Orange is the shopfront for the Julia Farr Association, a social profit (NFP), non-government organisation. Through research and dialogue with people living with disability, Purple Orange develops policy and practice in support of people living with disability getting a fair go at everything that life has to offer.

When we recruit we look for people who have a deeply felt value base about social justice and the rights of people living with disability, especially in respect of choices and inclusion. We value self-starters who are driven to achieve genuine measurable outcomes.

For this role we are looking for an experienced, intelligent person who can take on the responsibility for designing, developing and delivering training packages which bring to life progressive policy and good practice initiatives to improve the life chances for people living with disability. Ideally you will come from an environment where your duties have been broad and varied and you are comfortable multi-tasking and taking on new challenges.

As you will see in the attached Role Description, the role involves working with our team to coordinate a program of training and education which is engaging and of high quality. You will have the opportunity to lead a program and develop processes to administer and engage key presenters on specialised subject matter.

This is a role for a person who can make things happen and engage with stakeholders in an influential but respectful manner. If you are a team player with an inquisitive and analytical mindset we are keen to hear from you.

If successful, we offer a generous salary with packaging options. We are located in modern, fully accessible offices at 104 Greenhill Road, Unley and offer flexible working conditions which might assist to meet individuals circumstances. The role will be appointed based on merit and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.

We have attached a Job and Person Specification and further general information about the Julia Farr Group is available via our website www.juliafarr.org.au.

How to apply for this job

In preparing your application we strongly encourage you to address the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification. Please also include a current résumé.

If you have specific questions please contact 08 8373 8333 for a confidential discussion.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by close of business 9 August 2010 and applications may be forwarded to:

Office Coordinator
Julia Farr Association
PO Box 701 Unley Business Centre SA 5061

We look forward to receiving your application.

Interviews will commence the week starting 16th August 2010.

Supporting materials 40385.5946643519_Training Officer Info Sheet and Job and Person 2010-1.pdf — PDF document, 180Kb
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