NDS has a strong and influential presence in every state and territory across Australia. Our core functions are to advocate to government for sector-wide changes and improvements, to inform our members about issues that impact them, and to provide resources and services that assist them to deliver sustainable high quality support services for people with disability.

NDS employees have the passion to make a difference, are driven to deliver the highest quality support and services to our members, and thrive in an environment of positive change and continuous improvement.  If this sounds like you, check out this opportunity below!  Or, to find out more about NDS, please visit our website.

About the Role

• Hours: Part-time, 30.4 hours and 4 days per week 
• Status: Fixed term contract until 30 June 2024
• Location: Surry Hills/other NSW locations considered/hybrid working.

This role will manage and deliver a range of sector development and support projects and initiatives, to build the capacity and capability of disability services in NSW.

The position plays a critical role in supporting member activities including information, training, network meetings and forums. The role supports individual organisations and supports NSW and National projects. In this role you should be passionate about supporting people across the disability service sector to grow and develop.

The role involves developing and managing positive constructive relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders to identify sector development needs and opportunities. The role involves designing, sourcing, and facilitating solutions, workshops, forums and training to meet those needs whilst working closely with other NDS staff and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

The Sector development and support consultant plays a critical role in delivering NDS NSW outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain strong positive relationships with NSW and other NDS team members.
• Develop and maintain strong positive relationships with external stakeholders including NDS members, Disability and other care support sector organisations, government, and non-government bodies. Identify current and emerging sector development trends and needs.
• Develop and maintain strong up to date knowledge of the disability sector, current issues and strategies being implemented. Prepare high quality written papers including policy submissions and reports for internal or external use.
• Deliver sector support and development activities and initiatives that meet the needs of disability service sector including project management and reporting obligations.  
• Represent NDS by providing high quality advice including responding to disability sector enquiries, meetings, forums, workshops, seminars, training events and conferences.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by manager/supervisor from time to time
• Comply with NDS’s policies and procedures at all times, including (but not limited to) HR, Quality, Work Health & Safety (WHS), IT, Security, and Data Privacy
• Demonstrate the NDS values of Build respectful relationships, Lead change, Deliver clarity & impact, Support and develop others, Embrace diversity.