Project Officer

• Part Time - Max Term Contract until 30 June 2025 (working 21hrs/week with the potential increase in hours)
• Rewarding and meaningful work | Based either in Carlton Melbourne or Logan, Queensland
• Highly competitive remuneration & Benefits|Salary Packaging

About Role

The Project Officer will report to the Project Manager of The Rights Path: improving quality in NDIS services and supports Project (TRPP) to deliver the project and provide administrative support. The role will provide support in developing tools and resources to assist people with disability from CALD communities to understand their rights and raise concerns. The role will support planning, implementing, and reporting on key program deliverables that enhance capacity of people with disabilities to communicate effectively to protect their rights. The Project Officer will also support the Coordinator and Head of Community Engagement in collating, editing and proofing resources and reports, maintaining critical program information and contribute to maintenance of program policies and procedures. The role will foster strong relationships with stakeholders, people with lived experience and providers to co-design projects and initiatives aligning to the TRPP project plan. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Support the development and Implementation of innovative approaches to support people with disability from CALD communities to communicate effectively to protect their rights and raise concerns, including exploring different formats and approaches that support specific cohorts of participants in, such as the use of digital solutions or other flexible solutions.
• Support the Manager to develop and deliver culturally responsive workshops for project participants
• Support the  engagment of Lived Experience Consultants from CALD communities and Provider Consultants
• Coordination of the broader administrative functions of the TRPP Project and provide administrative support to the Manager  and Head of CE as required.
• Support and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and providers in the disability sector and partner with community leaders and people with disability, their families and carers from CALD communities
• Provide support to manage internal and external Project reference groups, book virtual and face to face meetings, venue booking, organising catering, preparing agendas, taking minutes and action logs in a timely manner. 
• Act with discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling and storing confidential information.
• Support financial management of the project including invoicing.
• Support data collection, monitoring and evaluation activities as required
• Support marketing and communication activities for marketing and communications purposes.
• Travel as required to deliver project
• Other duties as directed from time to time within your skills range and capacity.

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Services, community development, disability, allied health, social work, or community services

• Experience in the social and community services sector or related field.
• Understanding of the NDIS.
• Demonstrated success in community networking and building stakeholder relationships.
• Understanding of a person-centred approach to service provision, social inclusion, and community development principles.
• Lived experience or awareness of the impact of disability upon individuals, families, carers, and the community.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in successful project management and event management.

• Willingness and ability to facilitate projects and events is DESIRABLE

Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success.

About Us

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities

About our Recruitment Process

At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

Our commitment to Diversity

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. People with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply (reasonable adjustments are available).

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Please go to SSI People Carees Section and Search Jobs to apply.

Applications close 25 October 2024

If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at talent@ssi.org.au or mkhooblall@ssi.org.au. A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process (including the application form) and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

Should you require adjustments please email me at mkhooblall@ssi.org.au or call me on 0410 801 184 

Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your skills, goals and aspirations.