• Looking to work in an organisation committed to making inclusion a reality?
• Part-time, fixed-term contract until February 2023
• Remuneration: SCHCADS Level 5, Pay Point 1
• People with disability are encouraged to apply
• Flexible work environment and practices
• Position location: Fairfield (with work from home arrangements as necessary)

We are looking for a highly motivated, creative and skilled person committed to the rights of people with disability. This exciting new position sees you working alongside people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds to strengthen and sustain their active participation as part of a vibrant and growing organisation.

We strongly encourage people with disability from CALD backgrounds to apply.

About the organisation:

Diversity and Disability Alliance (DDAlliance) is a user-led disability support organisation, run by and for people with disability from diverse backgrounds with the support of families and allies. We assist people to live the lives they choose. We are an independent, collective voice committed to diversity and full inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Board members and peers to develop skills to actively participate in Board and advisory meetings, speak up, make choices and participate as DDAlliance representatives
• Support peers who have participation requirements at DDAlliance events and training sessions
• Develop accessible formats for organisational documents, communications and resources
• Develop practices and resources for DDAlliance, and the peer support groups DDAlliance works with, so that they are more inclusive

• Participate in relevant team building exercises, professional development opportunities and quality improvement processes

Other Duties:

• Any other duties in line with the philosophy and objectives of DDAlliance as directed by the Project Coordinator and Board.

Selection Criteria – Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

Essential:

• A commitment to peer support and to the principle of “Nothing about us, without us”
• High level interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive, confidential and complex issues
• Demonstrated experience of supporting people to speak up and do things for themselves
• Knowledge of roles and procedures of boards and committees
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Experience in using presentation software, data entry, data management and reporting

Desirable:

• Lived experience of disability
• Experience in developing Easy Read or other accessible formats

• Ability to speak a language other than English

DDAlliance is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. This means that if two applicants demonstrate equal merit, and one is a person with disability from CALD background, we will employ that person.

For further information please contact Ace via [email protected] or on 0434 354 114.