• Ability to Make a Real Difference
• Supportive Inclusive Culture
• Be part of the new “Education into Employment” program for young adults with Down syndrome and Intellectual Disability

About Inclusion Foundation

Inclusion Foundation is a for-purpose organisation changing how the world values people with Down syndrome. We are a fully accredited NDIS provider and a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC).

Our vision sees an inclusive world where people with Down syndrome are equal, active and respected members of society. Inclusion Foundation is Australia’s first and largest not-for-profit organisation to provide evidence-based programs for children, youth and adults living with Down syndrome. Inclusion Foundation delivers two programs: e.motion21 and Impact21.

We do this through Moving Bodies and Moving Boundaries. This is what we stand for, and how we are making Australia a better place.

Moving Bodies: Providing programs to children and adults with Down syndrome in supportive and social environments tailored to meet their specific learning needs.

Moving Boundaries: Engaging positively with individuals, families and communities through our programs, performances and media to uncover new potential, promote understanding and raise expectations.

e.motion21: Delivers dance, health and wellbeing classes virtually throughout Australia, and in-studio across nine Victorian locations; Ballarat, Bendigo, Cranbourne, Geelong, Greensborough, Hoppers Crossing, Kew, Pascoe Vale, and Rowville. They perform regularly at public events.

Impact21: Delivers a post-secondary inclusive ‘education into employment’ program that builds work ready adults with Down syndrome and transitions them into meaningful and sustainable employment with large national corporations. Impact21 Employment course operates out of Torrens University, 196 Flinders Street, Melbourne.

Key Selection Criteria (Knowledge, Experience and Skills)

Qualifications and Experience

• Entrepreneurial, innovation mind-set, with a high degree of energy and drive
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as employee counselling, human resources, community engagement, communications, project management, social impact or entrepreneurship
• A successful track record in recruitment/account management, HR, employment services, sales and marketing, business development, or similar
• Experience working in an agile, fast moving, multiple stake-holders, collaborative solutions-oriented environment
• Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities with high expectations of achieving independence and sustainable employment goals is highly desirable
• Experience working in different industrial sectors and understanding of basic work- readiness
• Ideally, experience of and a genuine interest in customised employment techniques
• Highly developed relationship building capabilities and ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders

Main Role Responsibilities

Employer Relations

Development of employer relationships. Management of relationship with employer key contacts, internal support functions and line managers. Employer discovery. Employer awareness programs.

DES Provider Relations

Liaise with the DES provider, coordinating pro bono job support, pre-DES registration requirements and documentation, job coach matching, identifying reasonable adjustments and designing adaptive tools and resources.

Logistics

Development of schedules for: orientation sessions, job tasters,
work experience and internships. Arranging appropriate level of support for students attending.

Management and Administration

Management of the customised employment program. Liaison and preparation for employment contracts agreement and signing and any pre-employment requirements. Management of participant on-going support arrangements with the DES provider, employer, and support network.

Communications

Communication with and reporting to employers.

Benefits of working with Inclusion Foundation

• We are committed to an inclusive society and value the contribution our employees make to enhancing the lives of the young people we serve
• Relationships are nurtured and a shared vision for quality service, family relationships and independence are encouraged
• Career pathways supported by regular professional development and training within a supportive team environment
• Inclusion Foundation is committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance
• Salary Sacrifice options available

If you want to join us in enhancing the lives of people with Down syndrome, please submit your cover letter and resume addressing the selection criteria.

People with disabilities or lived experience of disabilities are encouraged to apply.