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Project Officer - Building the Talent Pool

National Disability Services
  • Fixed term contract to 30 June 2021
  • Full-time, 38 hours (5 days)
  • $87,000 + super and with the option to salary packaged 

Highlights:

  • An autonomous role supporting public sector agencies to increase the employment of people with disability
  • Provide high-level advice on disability employment strategies
  • Be part of a supportive team making a difference in the community

About NDS

National Disability Services (NDS) is Australia's peak body for non-government disability service organisations, representing over 1180 non-government service providers.

At NDS, we are committed to supporting our members and the disability sector more broadly to provide high quality support and services to people with disability. NDS promotes the full inclusion of people with disability and this commitment is outlined in our Disability Action Plan (DAP).

NDS is committed to fostering an inclusive and values driven work environment respecting the diversity of our employees, and the members and communities we serve. 

NDS employees come with a strong appreciation for the disability sector, and the passion to make a difference. 

Position Purpose

This role will deliver and support targeted employment strategies and resources for the public sector to increase employment opportunities for people with disability. 

It is expected that the position holder is aligned to, and demonstrates NDS’ values of respect, teamwork and collaboration, leadership, innovation and accountability at all times.  

Key Accountabilities  

  • Co-ordinate the delivery of the Building the Talent Pool project for allocated Agencies, including:
    • Facilitating workshops in metropolitan and regional locations to be delivered in conjunction with local staff to introduce the resources;
    • Support and facilitate Disability Advisory Group meetings to ensure project relevance for stakeholders
    • Assisting allocated Public Sector Agencies to improve their recruitment practices and retention strategies for people with disability; and
    • Connecting Public Sector Agencies with external resources including disability support organisations.
  • Establish a mentoring program for people with disability
  • Provide information from allocated Agencies for inclusion in final project report
  • Undertake ad hoc duties arising 

To be successful in this role you must have:

  1. Excellent consultation, communication and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
  2. Previous experience facilitating and delivering training programs;
  3. Demonstrated understanding of policy, strategies and barriers to the employment of people with disability;
  4. Demonstrated organisational skills and track record in delivering project outcomes with limited supervision;
  5. Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office suite;
  6. Independent travel capability; and
  7. A tertiary qualification in a related discipline (desirable but not essential).

What we offer

  • Flexible working conditions
  • Salary packaging
  • Collaborative environment
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Learning and development

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact the Program Manager Access, Inclusion & Employment on 9208 9827.

No agencies please.

NDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applications from all diverse groups and backgrounds.

A position description is attached.

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