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
Project Support Officer
- Full time (38 hours per week)
- Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 – Social and Community Services Employee, Level 4.1
- Hybrid working, from home and our Spring Hill based office, negotiated on commencement, with some travel required to meet project deliverables.
- View the position description here
About the role
- Assist and support Project Leads with the delivery of engagement activities to ensure projects are delivered to align with agreed objectives and requirements
- Assist and support the delivery of pieces of work through QDeNgage and other projects including delivery of activities, carrying out duties to coordinating payments with consultants, tracking data and information and administration of the contract for pieces of work in conjunction with Project Lead and QDN accounts team
- Support effective communication and liaison with broad range of stakeholders in the work of QDeNgage and other projects including internal staff, management, customers, consultants, and other external project stakeholders,
Queenslanders with Disability Network Ltd - Assist with the preparation of project reporting mechanisms and ensure they are communicated with internal and external stakeholders as required
- Contribute to commitment to continuous improvement culture through identifying and executing appropriate change
- Contribute to growth and reputation of QDN including QDeNgage brand, identifying opportunities for business development and marketing
- Administrative duties as required, such as recording and production of agenda/minutes, managing a mailbox, booking interpreters and other project support functions as required
- Fulfil this role in accordance with QDN’s policies and procedures
- Assist with facilitation of groups both in person and online including workshops, events, focus groups, co-design processes, training. Carry out other duties as deemed reasonable and appropriate to the role as directed by the Project Lead
About you
- High level of knowledge and awareness things that are important in the lives of people with disability.
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects. If that is within the disability sector or human services fields that would be highly desired.
- Effective engagements skills across a broad range of consumer, community, and government stakeholders; with engagement experience in the disability, health or human services areas that enable you to build relationships and communicate with influence
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exercising appropriate initiative and judgement to solve problems and seek guidance where appropriate
- Experience working with Microsoft 365 and other software applications
- Experience working with online meetings to deliver inclusion and accessibility of diverse groups (Teams and Zoom)
- The ability to comply with relevant State and Commonwealth legislation and frameworks including Work Health and Safety requirements, QDN’s processes, NDIS Quality and Safeguards and Queensland Human Rights Act.
- A demonstrate commitment to innovation and finding opportunity and implementing improvement and change
- Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to: build and maintain effective working relationships, which may include the supervision of staff or volunteers
- provide expert advice to a range of stakeholders, including QDN members, supporters and allies, Government and Community stakeholders
- effectively communicate information and ideas and work cooperatively with others
- work as part of a team in a complex and changing environment, and ability to manage competing demands within limited timeframes
- We deeply value lived experience. People with disability, or family connections of people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
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 QDeNgageQDeNgage, and delivers funded projects, all aligned with QDN’s vision, mission, values and principles.
Remuneration and conditions
The position is based in Brisbane
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 4.1 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: Thursday 7 December at 5pm
Administration Officer
- Full time (38 hours per week)
- Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 – Social and Community Services Employee, Level 2.1
- Brisbane - Local travel as required
- View the position description here
Key Relationships and Reporting Structures
The Administration Officer reports directly to the Office Manager, note there will be times where this position is supervised for certain program specific tasks by the relevant project manager.
This position works as part of a team where interdependencies and collaboration with colleagues, QDN members and internal and external stakeholders are critical to the successful delivery of projects, services and activities.
About the role
- provide an initial phone contact for calls to QDN’s office
- manage, prepare, record and action electronic mail and hard copy mail outs, including the QDN and other specific email in-boxes
- provide set up support for meetings and events and provide hospitality to visitors
- work collaboratively on QDN Projects and Programs as directed by the Office manager including booking catering, support and venues, administrative tasks and member and stakeholder liaison.
- source and administer organisational provisions such as taxi vouchers, swipe cards, gift vouchers etc
- source and administer travel bookings for team and members, as directed
- responsibility for the day-to-day management of the office including petty cash, sourcing and monitoring office supplies and equipment, office cleaning, presentation, maintenance and safety.
- other duties as required by the Office Manager
About you
- effective communication skills, with experience in dealing with a broad range of stakeholders including people with disability and community and government organisations
- experience in managing sensitive matters with discretion (confidentially and tactfully)
- adaptability and flexibility to manage competing priorities and demands in limited timeframes
- ability to work in complex environments, managing multiple tasks at the one time, to problem solve and initiate responses but seeking input from management where required
- commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism including confidentiality
- ability to build and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, QDN members and external stakeholders
- high level of computer literacy and skills across Office 365 and SharePoint,
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 QDeNgageQDeNgage, and delivers funded projects, all aligned with QDN’s vision, mission, values and principles.
Remuneration and conditions
The position is based in Brisbane
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 2.1 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: Friday 8 December at 5pm
“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
