• Remote, working from home (excellent internet connection required). Some working in person may be required. Ideally located within a capital city. Interstate travel will be required.

About Inclusion Australia

Inclusion Australia is a national Disability Representative Organisation representing the rights and interests of Australians with intellectual disability and their families.

Inclusion Australia undertakes systemic advocacy, project, information, and communication activities that advance the rights and interests of people with intellectual disability.

About the role 

The role focus is to ensure our staff and advisory committee members with intellectual disabilities are fully included and supported to work as independently as possible with a strong emphasis on fostering well-being within the workplace.

Remote, accessible online support will be provided to each staff member on a weekly basis, using a mix of individual and group approaches for staff in various locations throughout Australia. There will be intermittent in-person support for attendance at member and other conferences (up to 6 per year) and government meetings (approx. 3 per year) which will involve interstate travel.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to staff through work task planning based on their individual needs daily, primarily through one-on-one support.
• Provide accessible supports and workplace adjustments for individual staff working in different locations.
• Coordinate with Job Access and other formal employment support services.
• Actively support staff with disabilities to build their skills and capacity in the workplace
• Support staff and advisory group members with an intellectual disability to participate in committees and government meetings.
• Support Inclusion Australia’s continuous improvement in accessibility and inclusion by identifying areas for improvement, further training or support, and providing recommendations to the management team.
• Provide well-being and debriefing support and escalate when needed.
• Administrative support for staff with intellectual disabilities.

Inclusion Australia Governance - Our Voice and External Advisory meetings

• Provide administrative support to include:
  • Preparation for attendance at conferences and meetings.
  • Support the development of content for a presentation or information to be shared.  
  • Provision of travel details to assist members with bookings.
  • In-person support at conferences and events. 

Selection criteria – qualifications, skills, and experience

• Understanding of the role of Inclusion Australia in supporting the rights of people with an intellectual disability and their families
• Previous experience in providing support, ideally in the workplace for people with intellectual disabilities.
• Willingness to travel interstate for meetings and conferences.
• Experience working inclusively alongside people with an intellectual disability.
• Understanding and experience in trauma-informed approaches.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work productively as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent general written and oral communication skills including Plain English and familiarity with Easy Read.
• Excellent administrative, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work remotely from home (including excellent internet access).
• Good computer literacy including Microsoft Office (especially Teams). 

Desirable

• Relevant qualifications.
• Personal or family experience of disability is highly regarded.

We are looking to fill the role immediately. Please don't hesitate to submit your application.

A position description is attached.