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 Officer - Power of Peers
Work Type: Full-Time (38 hours per week), 12-Month Fixed Term Contract with the likelihood of extension
Classification: Social, Community, Home Care, and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 – Social and Community Services Employee, Level 3.1
Total Remuneration: $73,795.28 per annum (Pro-Rata if applicable), plus 11.5% Superannuation, with available salary sacrifice option. Level 3.1 Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
Location: 338 Turbot Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane - local travel as required
About QDN
QDN has been making a difference to the lives of people with disability for over 20 years. We are a human rights based, membership representative body of over 2500 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.
About the role
The Project Support Officer – Power of Peers reports directly to the Engagement Lead and has no line-management responsibilities.
This role works as part of a team where interdependencies and collaboration with colleagues, in particular the Engagement Officer and Project Officer roles within the Power of Peers Team. The Project Support Officer will also work closely with QDN members and internal and external stakeholders under the direction of the Engagement Lead which is critical to the successful delivery of projects, services and activities.
The appointee is accountable for providing project support and administrative activities as part of the Power of Peers Project and members of QDN as required. This role is a critical point of contact for members, Peer Leaders, Emerging Leaders, Group Conveners and stakeholders on behalf of QDN and the Power of Peers Team and is responsible for defined deliverables across project support, administrative functions and tasks.
The appointee will work within the requirements of relevant legislation including the Queensland Human Rights Act, and QDN’s Quality System, demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement and contribute to internal and external auditing processes as required under ISO9001.
What will you bring to the role
- High level of knowledge and awareness things that are important in the lives of people with disability.
- Demonstrated experience supporting and administration of tasks in the delivery of projects including managing to time, developing key project deliverables under the direction of a Project Lead.
- 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.
- Experience working with Microsoft 365 and other software applications.
- 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.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to:
- build and maintain effective working relationships.
- 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.
What will you do in the role?
Fulfil this role in accordance with QDN’s policies and procedures, and:
- Support project activities and administration for Power of the Peers Project benefitting people with disability and other stakeholders, including meetings, workshops, and other resource development. This includes completing accounts forms, arranging catering, sending invitations, booking venues, tracking RSVP’s, and liaising with members and stakeholders as required.
- Successfully engage with key stakeholders in the delivery of the project including meeting support, contact points for peer leaders, emerging leaders and group convenors etc.
- Monitor and respond to communication channels for the Power of Peers project including emails, social media, written correspondence.
- Provide project support around key tasks and activities essential for delivery including venue and catering bookings, set up support for meetings and events both in person and online, calendar and diary management, administration support for organisational requirements including travel, meetings, project tasks, finance.
- Ongoing input in the format, content, processes and resources of the organisation’s activities where required.
- Perform other duties as required by your Manager, General Manager, or CEO.
What can you expect from working at QDN?
QDN has a rich history as a unique and diverse disability membership organisation. Every day you’ll have the opportunity to learn from and work alongside people with disability to work together towards creating a more inclusive community.
We are a small, supportive, and friendly team with strong belief in human rights and working to make change happen. We offer flexible working and we want you to grow and develop whilst working here.
Key Relationships
Under the supervision and direction of the relevant work stream Lead, this position, works as part of a broader project and policy team where interdependencies and collaboration with colleagues, QDN members and internal and external stakeholders are critical to the successful delivery of various projects, research, engagement and advocacy.
Key Job Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualifications (or demonstrated equivalent experience) or relevant experience in the areas of disability, human services and/or policy experience would be highly desirable.
Some screening and/or licenses are required to fulfil the role as per the list below:
Police Check
Essential
Driver's License
Desirable
Positive Exemption Notice (Yellow Card)
Essential
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your application with the following details to:
- A cover letter of no more than 3 pages, that addresses your demonstrated suitability to the role by responding to key responsibilities and accountabilities.
- Your current CV
EMAIL: applications@qdn.org.au
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Project Officer - Power of Peers
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5PM, 23 October 2024
Project Officer - Engagement Capacity Building
Work Type: Full-Time (38 hours per week), 12-Month Fixed Term Contract with the likelihood of extension
Classification: Social, Community, Home Care, and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 – Social and Community Services Employee, Level 4 - pay point will depend on the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications.
Total Remuneration: 85,120.36 - $91,586.56 per year (pro rata where applicable), plus 11.5% Superannuation, with available salary sacrifice option. Level 3.1 Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010
Location: 338 Turbot Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane - local travel as required
About QDN
QDN has been making a difference to the lives of people with disability for over 20 years. We are a human rights based, membership representative body of over 2500 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.
About the role
As the Project Officer – Engagement and Capacity Building, you will play a vital role in supporting the growth and development of local peer support groups, assisting with the expansion of QDN’s state-wide member network, and implementing relevant projects, Your responsibilities will include engaging with people with disability, community stakeholders and government departments, panning and coordinating activities and contributing to the development of written materials and resources, You will work collaboratively with a diverse range of QDN members, QDN Group Convenors, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of projects, services, and activities aligned with QDN’s mission and strategic priorities. This position reports to the Engagement Lead and does not involve direct line management responsibilities. This role will work closely alongside the Engagement Officer and support functions of Emerging Leaders program as required. This role will involve occasional travel within Queensland.
What will you bring to the role
- demonstrated effective engagement skills across a broad range of consumer, community and government stakeholders; with engagement experience in the disability, health or human services areas;
- understanding of the policies, practices and guidelines that inform contemporary disability practice at a state and national level, with a focus on planning in the context of the All Abilities Queensland State Disability Plan and National Disability Insurance Scheme;
- effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders, including colleagues, QDN members and external stakeholders;
- ability to build and maintain appropriate working relationships and networks with people with disability, colleagues and external stakeholders;
- ability to work in complex environments;
- word processing and spreadsheet experience, and ability to use enterprise systems and web based applications;
- ability to manage competing demands within limited timeframes;
- other duties as required by your manager, CEO or Director.
What will you do in the role?
Fulfil this role in accordance with QDN’s policies and procedures, and:
- Engagement with people with disability across QDN's networks, peer support groups, members, and leaders to support and build capacity of people with disability in their roles and facilitate opportunities for people with disability to lead, shape and influence outcomes.
- Promote QDN and its membership to people with disability.
- Support the delivery of QDN’s projects focused on inclusion and capacity building within the disability community and broader society.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including people with disability, families/carers, community organisations and government entities to achieve outcomes related to QDN’s peer groups and networks.
- Assist with the developing and implementing work plans associated with key QDN activities, contributing to project plans under the guidance of your supervisor or colleagues.
- Work cooperatively within the broader mission, strategic priorities, work plans, and activities of individual team members and QDN as a whole.
- Perform other duties as assigned by your Engagement Lead, Engagement Officer, General Manager or CEO.
What can you expect from working at QDN?
QDN has a rich history as a unique and diverse disability membership organisation. Every day you’ll have the opportunity to learn from and work alongside people with disability to work together towards creating a more inclusive community.
We are a small, supportive, and friendly team with strong belief in human rights and working to make change happen. We offer flexible working and we want you to grow and develop whilst working here.
Key Relationships
Under the supervision and direction of the relevant work stream Lead, this position, works as part of a broader project and policy team where interdependencies and collaboration with colleagues, QDN members and internal and external stakeholders are critical to the successful delivery of various projects, research, engagement and advocacy.
Key Job Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualifications (or demonstrated equivalent experience) or relevant experience in the areas of disability, human services and/or policy experience would be highly desirable.
Some screening and/or licenses are required to fulfil the role as per the list below:
Police Check
Essential
Driver's License
Desirable
Positive Exemption Notice (Yellow Card)
Essential
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your application with the following details to:
- A cover letter of no more than 3 pages, that addresses your demonstrated suitability to the role by responding to key responsibilities and accountabilities.
- Your current CV
EMAIL: applications@qdn.org.au
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Project Officer - Engagement and Capacity Building
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5PM, 1 November 2024
“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
