In spring 2024, Able Australia will be running a camp over 2 days, in regional Victoria. Deafblind people from across Australia will be supported to attend. The camp is designed to reduce isolation, raise awareness, build new community and, support networks and friendships as well as improve the mental and physical health of people who are deafblind.

The camp is designed to support client participation through evidence-based initiatives and inclusive activities that build capacity, skills, independence, confidence and connection for people with deafblindness.

Your role, based at Able’s National Office, will be to plan and deliver the project on time, working with Able’s Manager of Deafblind Services to ensure that it is tailored to the unique and individual complex communication and support needs of participants.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Title: Project Officer

Location: National Office in Surrey Hills, VIC

Employment Type: Fixed Term (until 30 April 2024) / Part-time (1 day a week)

Salary: $41.52 per hour

Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:

Essential:

• High level problem solving and analytic skills
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with people with complex communication support needs
• Project management skills
• Experience in rostering staff according to the requirements of the camp
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
• Experience in the disability sector, ideally with people with vision and hearing impairments
• Knowledge of and ability to coordinate large teams of people and match communication guides with participants.
• Ability to engage and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications:

• Auslan
• Hold a valid Australian driver’s licence
• NDIS Worker Screening check
• A current Police Check

For further information regarding the role and its requirements, please refer to the position description attached.

ABOUT ABLE AUSTRALIA

Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services across Tasmania, Victoria, the ACT and South East Queensland. For over 50 years we have proudly supported people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness to achieve their goals.

Committed to Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice and we strive to ensure our clients live better days, every day.

At Able Australia we offer:

• Attractive Not for Profit Salary Packaging Benefits
• Flexible starting times and working from home options offering a better work/life balance
• Collaborative and positive team environments where your ideas matter
• Able Rewards program offering discounts to a variety of retailers
• Continuous support and supervision to enable you to develop and progress.

How to Apply

Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form. You will need to upload your resume, cover letter, and address the selection criteria as per the position description.

Early applications are encouraged. We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment period.

For any questions or more information please contact Yvette Hyde on 0448 878 714 [email protected] using the subject line: Project Officer - Deafblind Camp 2024: Building Better Days enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this position.As part of the Able Australia’s recruitment and selection process, applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks as required, applicants will be subject to, but not limited to, the following checks: NDIS Worker Screening Check, International Police Check (if applicable), Right to Work in Australia, and current professional registration.