About FPDN

First Peoples Disability Network Australia is a national organisation of and for Australia’s First Peoples with disability, their families and communities. Our purpose is to promote respect for human rights, secure social justice, and empower First Peoples with disability to participate in Australian society on an equal basis with others.

Workplace Benefits

• Employee base committed to the self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with disability, their families and communities
• Flexible working location, with remote / WFH options within greater Sydney region
• Fixed term contract to June 2026 (with potential for extension)

The Role

The NSW Sector Strengthening Project Manager will build and lead a small project team to leverage the existing capabilities and expertise within NSW Aboriginal Communities. They will build a common understanding of disability (from a human rights lens), identify organisational and community strengths and opportunities, and build capacity to better engage and enable First Nations people living with disability.

• Work with the Director of NSW to build and lead a Sector Strengthening team to deliver the project
• Develop and implement an overarching project plan within the scope of the work to be completed, as well as managing the project from conception to close.
• Monitor project deliverables in line with funding obligations, and adapt project activities accordingly

This is an Identified Role and is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only, in accordance with Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW.

About You

• A demonstrated understanding of self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disability
• Demonstrated capacity to work positively with Communities, ACCOs and Governments
• A knowledge and understanding of Australia’s and New South Wales closing the gap and disability systems including current policies and reforms and being implemented by Australian Governments
• Demonstrate a problem-solving mindset that can navigate uncertainties and unexpected challenges
• Community Engagement Experience
• Experience in building and leading a small team
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills

Applications are reviewed and progressed as they're received. Please be sure to apply ASAP if you're interested.

First Peoples Disability Network Australia is a proud employer of First Nations people with disability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an EEO employer and embrace the diversity of our people, including diversity in disability, race, cultural background, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation and intersex status.