National Disability Services (NDS) is Australia's peak body for disability service organisations. Representing 1,000 members across Australia, 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 https://nds.org.au  

About the Role

• Location: Melbourne (Parkville), or any other NDS office location
• Hours: Part-time, 19 hours per week           
• Status: Fixed-term contract until 30 June 2026
• Industrial Instrument: Non Award

Key Responsibilities

This position will undertake a wide range of activities to engage the sector, including:

• Co-ordinating the delivery of the Working Together for Safety project including the management and administration of reporting obligations.
• Organising and delivering online forums, producing practical resources, pod/webcasts and other online resources, and contributing to the running of related network meetings.
• Engagement with key personnel in Government and Government agencies including WorkSafe, and includes key stakeholder management, development of own skills.
• Identifying concerns and reporting insights from engagement with the sector to inform advocacy and enable NDS to provide tailored support as required.
• Preparing an array of communications collaterals to support the Working Together for Safety project.
• Ensuring strong collaboration with NDS personnel both within Victoria and in related roles nationally, to share knowledge, resources and experience.
• Developing strong working relationships within own team, with other NDS teams and with key external stakeholders, including WorkSafe.
• Building the skills and capabilities of self and any direct reports through learning and development activities.
• Contributing  to the achievement of the NDS strategy through participation in special initiatives and programs.
• In consultation with manager suggest improvements in delivery of the project to improve the quality, effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills & Experience

1. Demonstrated project management and administrative skills and proven capability to support multi-faceted projects delivered on time and on budget.
2. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain networks with a range of stakeholders and publicly present complex information, so it is easily understood by a wide range of audiences.
3. Demonstrated ability to investigate, analyse and report on issues of importance to service providers, particular in relation to work, health and safety
4. Demonstrated ability to understand complex material and deliver high quality advice
5. Proactive and self-driven. Is resilient and adaptable to change course of action as needed.
6. Strong organisational skills, initiative, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
7. Proficiency with the MS Office Suite
8. Competent in using online presentation platforms such as Zoom or MS Teams
9. Capacity for independent travel
10. A tertiary qualification in a related discipline.

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, LGBTIQ 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] using the subject line: Senior Policy and Project Officer - OHS enquiry via EthicalJobs 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] (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.