Job Summary
Remote / Work from Home
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 9th Apr 2024
- Sydney > CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs Sydney
Remote / Work from Home
The eLearning Developer will support Down Syndrome Australia’s (DSA) communications work including the development of podcasts and webinars for the Centre of Excellence in Disability and Health (the Centre) of which DSA is a Consortium Partner. The role will also develop new and compelling podcasts, webinars, videos and online learning showcasing the work of Down Syndrome Australia and its member organisations.
The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health is a new major initiative supported by the Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care, commencing in 2023. The Centre is led by UNSW Sydney (Medicine and Health) together with a consortium which includes Down Syndrome Australia. The Centre’s purpose is to improve the health of people with Intellectual Disability. This role will be responsible for supporting the development of podcasts, webinars and other content to build the capacity of healthcare professionals and people with intellectual disability.
Down Syndrome Australia ensures that people with Down syndrome are at the centre of all of the work that we do. We work with our member and partner organisations to provide information and support services to people with Down syndrome across Australia. Our information is produced in many accessible formats including video, podcast, online learning and webinar formats. This role will be responsible for supporting and developing this content for DSA.
Down Syndrome Australia is the National peak organisation for people living with Down syndrome and their families. Our purpose is to influence social and policy change and provide a national profile and voice for people living with Down syndrome.
Our vision is an Australia where people living with Down syndrome are valued, reach their potential, and enjoy social and economic inclusion. People with Down syndrome are at the centre of all the work that we do. All our work is informed by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Down Syndrome Australia and its member organisations and partners work together to provide support for people with Down syndrome and to make Australian society inclusive for people with Down syndrome. We work in partnership to maximise the opportunities and support for people with Down syndrome and their families and support networks.
This position can be a work from home role from anywhere in Australia, or may be based in an office environment (if desired). The nature of this role and its responsibilities deems that occasionally some work will be required outside normal business hours. Some interstate travel will be required. The successful applicant will initially be employed for a probationary period of six months.
Acceptance of the position involves a willingness to work within the philosophies and policy directions of Down Syndrome Australia. The successful applicant will be required to undergo satisfactory pre-employment checks including professional referees, completion of a satisfactory police records check and working with children check.
Down Syndrome Australia is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from culturally and linguistically diverse people, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people with a disability.
Remote / Work from Home