• 12-month fixed-term position
• Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (0.8 fte / 30 hours per week) considered

Help strengthen disability advocacy across Australia through data, insight and sector engagement.

DANA is seeking a Data and Sector Engagement Officer to join the National Centre for Disability Advocacy (NCDA).

This role combines data analysis, stakeholder engagement and systems improvement to help strengthen disability advocacy organisations across Australia. Working closely with advocacy organisations, government stakeholders and technical partners, you will support the collection, interpretation and use of data to identify unmet demand, elevate systemic advocacy issues and strengthen evidence-informed advocacy practice.

You will play a key role in helping organisations engage confidently with data and reporting systems, translating complex information into practical and accessible insights, and supporting the continuous improvement of sector-wide data and reporting processes.

A key part of this role is ensuring that data, information and communication are accessible to people with disability through plain language, inclusive design and accessible formats.

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful sector reform while helping build a stronger evidence base for disability advocacy nationally.

You'll be a good fit if you...

• Have experience working with data, reporting, research, evaluation within the disability sector, community services, advocacy, education or a related field
• Can collect, analyse and interpret data and communicate findings clearly to a range of audiences
• Enjoy turning complex information into practical, accessible insights that support decision-making and improvement
• Have experience working with CRM and reporting systems such as Salesforce or similar platforms
• Are confident using reporting and data visualisation tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar
• Can build strong relationships and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including people with disability, advocacy organisations, government representatives and technical partners
• Have experience facilitating workshops, forums, webinars or stakeholder engagement activities
• Are comfortable balancing data analysis, stakeholder engagement and systems improvement work
• Thrive in a small, collaborative and fully remote team environment
• Bring a commitment to accessibility, inclusion, human rights and the rights of people with disability

Experience within disability advocacy, the disability sector, community services, government-funded programs or not-for-profit organisations will be highly regarded.

A full Position Description is attached and outlines the complete selection criteria.

About the National Centre for Disability Advocacy (NCDA)

The National Centre for Disability Advocacy (NCDA) works with advocacy organisations to improve the quality of and access to disability advocacy nationally.

The NCDA supports the growth and sustainability of the disability advocacy sector through:

• Capacity building
• Identifying unmet demand and service gaps
• Elevating systemic advocacy issues
• Supporting evidence-informed advocacy practice

About DANA

The Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) is the national representative body for independent disability advocacy organisations across Australia.

We are proudly disability-led, with most staff and significant Board representation being people with lived experience of disability. Together, we work to strengthen disability advocacy, advance human rights and improve outcomes for people with disability.

Our fully remote team works collaboratively across Australia and is committed to equity, accessibility and meaningful reform.

Why join us?

• Be part of a proudly disability-led national organisation
• Help strengthen disability advocacy through evidence, data and insight
• Help shape how data is used to strengthen disability advocacy nationally
• Contribute to identifying unmet demand, emerging trends and systemic issues affecting people with disability
• Support sector-wide improvement and capability building
• Work remotely in a flexible and collaborative team environment
• Access not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Use your skills to create meaningful social impact

next steps

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

DANA is a proudly disability-led organisation and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Adjustments are available on request throughout the recruitment process and for the successful candidate.

DANA recognises the rich diversity of people across Australia and is committed to ensuring that our team reflects the diverse community it serves.

People with disability, First Nations people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities are particularly encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.