About the role

The Disability Inclusion Lead will be instrumental in developing and implementing initiatives to ensure employer readiness for employing individuals with disabilities at Achieve Australia.

This role will champion disability inclusion and raise awareness amongst staff about disability and inclusion, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, empowered and included.

This is a 12 months Fixed Term Contract.

Why Join Team Achieve?

Achieve Australia takes deliberate steps to hire people from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. We believe this diversity of people makes Achieve a great place to work and better able to deliver quality services to the people we support. We are passionate about inclusion for everyone – our staff and the people we support. We encourage people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities and those who identify with a disability to apply for our roles. Your unique skills and ideas are highly valued by us. Achieve is committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

At Achieve Australia, we put the people we support at the centre of everything we do. As a ‘for purpose’ organisation, we're more than just a workplace. We are a community passionate about bringing inclusion to life for people with disability.

What reasonable adjustments can we make to our recruitment process to welcome you?

We want to meet the best candidates for our jobs. Please email [email protected] using the subject line: Disability Inclusion Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs or call us on 02 9066-5550 to discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make so you can take part in our recruitment process and/or visit one of our sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement resources, processes, policies, procedures, and guidelines to assist Achieve to be a more accessible and inclusive workplace.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate staff on the benefits and best practices of hiring people with disabilities.
• Collaborate with People Performance and Culture (PPC) Team and other departments to integrate inclusive practices into recruitment, onboarding, learning and development and retention processes.
• Identify and engage with key project internal and external stakeholders, including other partner organisations and disability advocacy groups.
• Design and implement mechanisms for gathering feedback from stakeholders, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
• Organise and facilitate regular meetings and workshops with stakeholders to discuss progress and address project challenges.
• Prepare and present regular reports.

About you

• Demonstrated experience implementing workplace diversity and inclusion practices and policies.
• Background or experience in disability employment services.
• Understanding of and / or experience working in disability or similar sector.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, building, and maintaining relationships.
• Demonstrated program or project experience.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Good conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced communication skills including influencing skills and the preparation of written and verbal reports.
• An ability to prioritise work and meet conflicting deadlines and excellent time management skills.

Achieve Australia has been supporting people with disability for 70 years. Be part of our proud tradition.

Achieve is a registered NDIS provider delivering integrated clinical, health, social, and disability services. Join us in providing exceptional support services in accommodation, community participation supported employment, and support coordination. We operate across Greater Sydney and the Northern Rivers regions in NSW.

What Sets Us Apart

Our Commitment:

At Achieve, it's more than a job. Our dedicated staff make a positive difference to the people we support each day and in turn, we support our staff. We value our team in an environment where everyone can proudly be themselves. We embrace diversity, recognising the richness that different life experiences, languages, and cultures bring to our clients and to Achieve as an organisation.

Great employee benefits:

• Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.
• Car leasing is another salary packaging option.
• Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.
• Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Support for a healthy lifestyle, including fitness memberships and wellness programs.
• Regular training and support to succeed in your role.
• A strong record of promoting from within.

Do you need more information?

Role description – If you would like a copy of the role description, please email our team on [email protected]

About Achieve: visit our website on www.achieveaustralia.org.au to learn more about us.

Do you have any questions about this role or need any support applying for the role? email [email protected] or call 02 9066-5550 and we will be in contact with you.

Achieve Australia is committed to safer recruitment practices, which safeguard and promote the welfare of the people we support, and staff are expected to share this commitment. To achieve this, your application may be subject to pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, NDIS Worker Check, Working with Children check, right to work in Australia check. Please note criminal history does not immediately affect employment opportunities.

How to apply: To register your interest, please click ‘Apply Now’ and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.