National Disability Services (NDS) is Australia's peak body for disability service organisations. We are Australia’s biggest and most diverse network of disability service providers. Our valued members collectively operate several thousand services for more than 300,000 Australians with disability and employ a workforce of more than 100,000 people. 

NDS has a strong and influential presence in every state and territory across Australia. Our core functions are to advocate to government for sector-wide changes and improvements, to inform our members about issues that impact them, and to provide resources and services that assist them to deliver sustainable high quality support services for people with disability. 

NDS employees have the passion to make a difference, are driven to deliver the highest quality support and services to our members and thrive in an environment of positive change and continuous improvement. To find out more about NDS, please visit our website at nds.org.au.

About the Role: 

• Location: Perth, Western Australia 
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office)
• Hours: Full-time, 38 hours, 5 days per week
• Status: Permanent
• Industrial Instrument: Non Award

Position Purpose: 

To lead the end-to-end delivery of the WA sector support program, including the strategy, design, and execution of Communities of Practice (CoPs), events, and sector engagement initiatives.

The role is accountable for ensuring high-quality, member-led delivery that is efficient, impactful, and aligned to NDS strategic priorities within a lean operating model.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational – Program & Event Delivery (Primary Accountability)

• Lead end-to-end delivery of WA events and Communities of Practice
• Manage all event logistics and execution, including:
  • Venue/platform coordination
  • Registrations and event systems
  • Supplier and catering management
  • Speaker liaison and event materials
• Contribute to the annual program and activity tracking calendar
• Deliver events and CoPs on time, on budget, and to a high standard
• Support delivery of regional and virtual engagement activities
• Maintain contact lists and attendance records across events and CoPs 

2. ​​​​​​​Program & Content Leadership

• Support to set the direction and themes for CoPs and event program
• Identify and engage speakers, facilitators, and partners
• Ensure content is relevant, contemporary, and member-led
• Lead design of flagship and high-impact events
• Work closely with Program Delivery Lead to ensure:
  • Accurate reporting
  • Insight generation
  • Continuous improvement

3. Strategic

• Identify emerging sector trends, challenges, and opportunities
• Provide insights and recommendations to the State Manager and other Project Leads
• Align WA delivery with national priorities and Member First approach
• Prioritise program activities to align with sector trends

4. Other WA Responsibilities

• Support with the back filling of other programs and services within NDS.

5. Other Responsibilities (standard for all NDS employees)

• Perform other duties as required.
• Develop accessible versions of documents.
• Comply with NDS policies and procedures (HR, WHS, IT, Security, Privacy).
• Demonstrate NDS values: Build respectful relationships, Lead change, Deliver clarity and impact, Support and develop others, Embrace diversity.

Skills & Experience:

1. Demonstrated experience within disability service delivery
2. Demonstrated experience in end-to-end program/project and event delivery
3. Strong operational and organisational capability
4. Experience managing logistics, suppliers, and competing priorities
5. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing within the disability sector
6. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
7. Excellent communication and presentation skills
8. Ability to work effectively in a lean team environment
9. Proficiency with MS Office and event systems
10. Willingness and capacity to travel independently

What We Offer: 

• Flexible working opportunities
• Salary packaging benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Rewards & Discounts program
• Learning and development opportunities

To Apply:

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ and culturally diverse communities to join NDS. 

NDS is committed to supporting equal employment opportunities for individuals with disability and will provide reasonable workplace adjustments. We encourage potential applicants with lived experience to contact NDS to discuss any questions regarding individual workplace adjustments. NDS also provides adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 02 9256 3141 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email or phone).

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your Skills & Experience in the areas listed above by clicking on the 'Apply now' button.

For further information please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Project Lead - Programs & Events enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please do not send your application to this email address, as it's for enquiries only. 

The successful applicant must be prepared to undertake a pre-employment police check. 

No agencies please.