About the role:

We are looking for a values driven person with strong people management skills and a deep understanding of policy research and written submissions to be our newest Manager, Policy and Projects.

Purple Orange is a purpose-led organisation that works in partnership with the disability community to make the world more accessible and inclusive. We do this through our policy team who craft strong submissions and responses to government at all levels, centred on the social model of disability. We also undertake multiple long-term projects, shorter fee for service engagements and host peer networks that all drive positive change for people with disability.

The new Purple Orange Manager, Policy Projects will join a small team of other managers who are tasked with support to staff who undertake work in each of these areas, with a responsibility for overseeing budgets, project plants, reviewing and approving policy submissions and contributing to our strong culture of inclusion, building intersectionality and uplifting staff to help them thrive.

This 12-month contract is offered at .7FTE (negotiable).

The perfect person for this role someone who:

• Is values driven and passionate about inclusion
• Is flexible and able to support staff in ways that work best for them
• Is a team player and positive culture builder
• Has strong writing and editing skills
• Is understanding of issues impacting the disability community of South Australia

About the Organisation

JFA Purple Orange is an Adelaide-based social-profit organisation with a mission to create a more inclusive world where people with disability have access to the same opportunities as everyone else.

We host peer networks and run other events for people with disability and their families to connect with information and each other. We conduct research, run consultations and contribute to policy development. We also deliver projects that influence practice through training workshops. We work closely with people with disability, in line with the principles of co-design.

Why work for us?

• As a registered not for profit organisation, we offer full salary packaging benefits to our employees.
• A genuine commitment to work / life balance for our employees.
• We offer meaningful work with a sense of purpose – this is more than 'just a job'.
• Varied work with development opportunities.
• Supportive and friendly organisational and team culture with shared values of social justice.

JFA Purple Orange values diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and identities, including people with disability and First Nations people.

We offer an inclusive culture and flexible work arrangements so that all staff feel safe, valued and supported to achieve their best. For example, we have flexible work hours, we allow staff to work partly from home, and we provide accessible office equipment. We encourage requests for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process for all. We invite any queries or requests to ensure the recruitment process is barrier-free.

For more information about us, visit our website Home - JFA Purple Orange.

If you have further questions, please feel welcome to contact Belle on (08) 8373 8388 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Policy & Projects enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We may contact applicants before the advert closes.