• 12-month contract with the possibility of extension.
• The successful applicant will be based in NSW and work remotely.
• 22.8 hours per week worked across the ordinary hours of 6:00am and 8:00pm Monday to Sunday, including weekend and evening work as required to attend meetings, forums and other events.
• SCHCADS Award Level 5 plus super, with salary packaging available.

About us

Blind Citizens Australia, (BCA) is the National representative organisation of people who are blind or vision impaired. Our mission is to inform, connect and empower Australians who are blind or vision impaired and the broader community.

We are a small but geographically diverse team working closely to achieve our mission. We thrive on communication, innovation, collaboration and making a difference in the lives of our members.

We enjoy supporting each other, making things happen and offer a flexible working experience.

About you

• You have a strong understanding of advocacy, at a systemic and individual level, and you leverage this to empower BCA's NSW/ACT State Division members, NSW/ACT branches, and individuals.
• You authentically represent BCA and its members, on disability advisory committees, working groups, and in sector forums.
• You have an awareness of the issues faced by people who are bind or vision impaired such as access and accessibility.
• You always seek to consult and work collaboratively to ensure that your works brings out the best in people.
• You love to work with people, whether it's your own team, members of BCA or other stakeholders and value the contribution they can bring to the organisation.
• You have the ability to undertake administrative tasks, including answering phones, responding to emails, data entry, and reporting.

The stuff you need to know

Position Purpose

• To provide advocacy support to NSW and ACT branches and individual members.
• To grow capacity to respond to individual and systemic advocacy within the State Division and Branches.
• To spotlight systemic advocacy issues including representation at external committees and events.
• To provide support to BCA’s NSW/ACT State Division committee.
• To maintain ongoing effective relationships with BCA members, staff, committees and partners in NSW and the ACT.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide individual and systemic advocacy support to BCA's NSW/ACT State Division, branches and members.
• Support the NSW / ACT to deliver the activities of the State Division Plan.
• Represent members of NSW / ACT on disability access groups, committees and forums.
• Advocate for the rights of people who are blind or vision impaired in NSW and the ACT.
• Provide guidance to the NSW/ACT State Division and the Policy and Advocacy Team on the development of submissions.
• Lead state-based member consultations, where appropriate.
• Assist with the development of tools and resources to support people who are blind or vision impaired.
• Administrative tasks, including answering phones, responding to emails, data entry, and reporting.
• Supporting staff with research, evaluations and other administrative tasks.

Reporting Relationships and Delegations

This position reports to the Manager, Policy and Advocacy.

This position has no direct reports.

Key Selection Criteria

1. A strong understanding of advocacy, both systemic and individual, with the ability to promote the rights of people who are blind or vision impaired.
2. The ability to authentically represent BCA and its members on disability advisory committees, working groups, and in sector forums.
3. Ability to engage and relate to people who are blind or vision impaired.
4. Excellent rapport and ability to quickly establish relationships, collaborate and engage with relevant teams and stakeholders.
5. The ability to work collaboratively with staff in a remote environment, with a high level of autonomy.
6. High level of communication, both written and verbal, with all stakeholders including members, partner organisations and government agencies.
7. Strong knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, including minute taking.

Compliance

Candidates must be eligible to work in Australia and hold a National Police Check.

BCA seeks to prioritise diversity and inclusion. People with disability are encouraged to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us on the details below to discuss.

Only applicants with proof of Right to Work in Australia will be considered.

What we offer

• A collaborative, innovative and supportive team culture.
• Social and wellbeing team activities.
• Remote working from home.
• Salary packaging options through EziWay.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Applications must include a resume, cover letter and separate page detailing how your skills and experience meet the above key selection criteria. Only applications that address the key selection criteria will be considered.

For more information contact Christina Micallef, Executive Assistant, on 1800 033 660.