QDN has a range of part-time and full-time positions which become available from time to time. We are an equal opportunity employer.People with disability are at the centre of all the work that we do. We believe there is ‘nothing about us without us’ and we encourage people with disability to apply.

Jobs you can apply for

Manager – Policy & Programs

  • Full time (38 hours per week)
  • Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 – Social and Community Services Employee, Level 7.1
  • Brisbane - Spring Hill-based office, travel as required
  • View the position description here

About the role

Are you passionate about making a positive impact to the lives of people with disability? Do you have a strong background in policy development and program management? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Manager of Policy and Programs.

As the Manager of Policy and Programs, you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission by leading the development and implementation of policies and programs that drive positive change in the disability sector. Join us and lead the way in delivering meaningful outcomes and shaping strategic policies that align with our mission, vision, and goals.

Key responsibilities

  1. Lead and manage the delivery and monitoring of QDN’s programs & policy work including planning, engagement, reporting, communications and risk management that deliver successful outcomes within scope and budget.
  2. Undertake effective engagement with people with people with disability, family/carers and other key stakeholders to inform QDN’s policy work and activities.
  3. Lead complex independent analysis, anticipate and identify policy issues, and report on trends across multiple intersecting content or thematic areas to provide the evidence and knowledge base that will inform our policy and advocacy agenda with a key focus on diverse issues impacting people with disability.
  4. Lead on member engagement strategies to inform policy and harvest key themes, such as the design, delivery and evaluation of workshops and events, both in person and virtually.
  5. Proactively lead negotiations to deliver new funded programs and key strategic policy work that align with QDN’s Strategic Plan and its mission, vision and goals.
  6. Establish and manage productive working relationships with key stakeholders including government, community, and voluntary organisations and people with disability and their supporters.
  7. Ongoing development and oversight of the format, content, processes and resources of project and policy activities, outputs and outcomes.
  8. Coordinate internal resources and leading teams of project and policy staff and QDN members who have taken on formal roles within projects and policy to deliver outcomes.
  9. Responsibility for the recruitment, selection, employment, and orientation of project and policy staff and volunteers and effectively manage project staff performance, ensuring the completion of probation and performance reviews, updating of position descriptions and duty statements.
  10. Undertake key responsibilities with regards to organisational reporting, meetings and other internal processes and compliance with relevant State and Commonwealth legislation and frameworks including QDN’s Quality Management System, NDIS Quality and Safeguards and Queensland Human Rights Act.
  11. Other duties as directed by the CEO.

About you 

  1. Qualifications and relevant experience in the areas of disability, human services and/or social sciences.
  2. High level of knowledge and awareness of the disability and human services sector and relevant Commonwealth and State legislation related to people with a disability.
  3. Demonstrated experience in securing and leading funded projects and successful engagement with people with disability including those who experience additional social disadvantage and marginalisation.
  4. High level knowledge and skills in effective consumer and community engagement and place-based approaches, including a focus on identifying and developing local peer leaders with disability.
  5. Demonstrated ability to engage and maintain strong networks and partnerships with key stakeholders including Government, community, mainstream and voluntary organisations.
  6. Demonstrated high level communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills and high standard of written reporting.
  7. Demonstrated leadership of people and projects and capacity to lead in a complex and changing environment, and ability to manage a range of projects with competing demands within limited timeframes.
  8. Demonstrated high level of research and analytical skills.

About QDN

QDN is in its 20th year of making a difference to the lives of people with disability. We are a human right based, membership representative body of over 2,500 people with a disability and their supporters. Our vision is that people with disability are active and valued citizens of Queensland. Our mission is to empower people with disability to be fully included as citizens in the social and economic life of the community. Our motto is ‘Nothing about us, Without us’

QDN’s work is centred around a strong state-wide network of people with disability across Queensland, to inform, connect, lead, and influence change to deliver an inclusive Queensland community.

QDN exists to:

  • promote and maintain active, vibrant local networks that inform our work and build local capacity.
  • enhance the leadership and influencing capability of people with a disability.
  • let people know about the lives of people with disability and how to best engage with us.
  • influence governments and others to bring about full and equal participation, citizenship and protection of rights for all.
  • grow an independently sustainable, effective, accountable and rights-based organisation that reflects our vision, mission, values and principles.

QDN undertakes systemic advocacy and policy work, runs an industry consulting practice QDeNgage, and delivers funded projects, all aligned with QDN’s vision, mission, values and principles.

Remuneration and conditions

The position is based in Brisbane; however travel will be required.

QDN operates under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 and the position is paid as a Social and Community Services Employee, Level 7.1 for up to 38 hours per week

Pre-employment screening

The appointee must have the ability to gain a cleared National Police History Check and possess a current Queensland Driver’s Licence.

The appointee must ensure that they hold and keep current the required registration to perform in the role (e.g. yellow or blue card, AHPRA, driver’s licence) and advise QDN of any change in circumstances that may impact on the continuation of their registration or licence.

How to apply

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team, apply now!

Please provide details to applications@qdn.org.au

  • A letter of no more than 3 pages, that addresses your demonstrated suitability to the role by responding to
  • Your current CV

Closing date: Monday 12 June at 5pm

 

A group of men and women in yellow Stand with us Campaign shirts taking a group selfie.

“The team at QDN are all very passionate and motivated to support their community and to work together for better outcomes for people with disability.”

QDN Staff Member

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