About Us

We are Australia’s peak rights and advocacy organisation for people with disability, advancing and protecting the rights, health and wellbeing of the people and communities we serve. Our vision is of a socially just, accessible and inclusive community, in which the human rights, belonging, contribution, potential and diversity of all people with disability are recognised, respected and celebrated with pride.

We offer an inclusive, supportive and collaborative work environment where the contribution of each team member is valued and commitment to our purpose is visible. In addition to an above-award salary, we offer a hybrid work environment, immediate access to tax-reducing salary packaging and other generous conditions.

About the Role

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering on projects within their remit as well as supporting other projects within the Strategic Projects team and more broadly across PWDA as required. Some of the projects in this remit include ‘Women with disability in leadership’ and ‘Women with disability dealing with family/domestic violence.

Undertake research and data analysis and ensure all project deliverables meet contractual requirements. Develop key partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and lead the co-design of training and education programs as required.

Please note the Project Manager is an Identified Position in accordance with People with Disability Australia’s Identified Position Procedure and only women with disability are eligible to apply.

This is a maximum term contract of 2 years.

About You

You will bring your project management and leadership experience to this role. This includes your exceptional experience managing multiple projects at one time to budget and timeframe and reporting outcomes to relevant stakeholders and your proven ability to network and connect with partners and other stakeholders. You have exceptional organisational and planning skills, with the including the ability to prepare timetables and prioritising to meet deadlines. You also have strong IT skills with experience using training platforms including eLearning programs and live training delivery platforms.

PWDA offers hybrid working arrangements and if you are seeking this you can demonstrate that you remain productive and focussed and have suitable home/remote office facilities.

Previous experience in the domestic and family violence sector is desirable but not essential.

PWDA is a proud employer of people with disability, and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions. We are an EEO employer and we embrace the diversity of our people, such as diversity in disability, race, cultural background, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or intersex status.

next steps

• View the Position Description and Selection Criteria on our website here, or in the attachment below.
• Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

For any enquiries regarding the role or working with PWDA, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Project Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs, or phone 02 8365 0400/1800 422 015.

Only candidates invited for interview will be contacted.