• Permanent Part-time, (0.6)
• Hybrid role with 1 day a week in our brand-new Richmond office and flexible work arrangements
• 5 weeks of annual leave pro rata, salary packaging benefits, and opportunities for professional growth

About us

Australian Disability and Development Consortium (ADDC) is an member network focusing attention, expertise and actions on disability in the majority world, building on a human rights platform for disability advocacy. ADDC focuses on advancing disability equity and rights through international development and humanitarian action.

CBM Australia as the host organisation of ADDC employs the ADDC secretariat. At CBM Australia, our mission is to end the cycle of poverty and disability. Through our programs, technical advice, and advocacy, we help millions of people transform their lives each year. As Australia’s only international development organisation focused on disability inclusion, our work improves the quality of life of people with disabilities living in the poorest countries.

Partnering with local organisations, we build and promote an inclusive world in which all people with disabilities enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential.

About the role

We have an exciting vacancy and are looking for an Australian Disability and Development Consortium (ADDC) Executive Officer to run the secretariat for ADDC by leading and providing strategic direction for the ADDC, in consultation with Executive Committee members and CBM Australia as the host organisation.

You will be responsible for growing the network and harnessing evidence and analysis from across the disability and development sectors to develop credible policy positions and represent ADDC at the highest levels of Government, both independently and with Chief Executives from NGOs.

You will report to the Chairperson of the ADDC Executive Committee and as this role is hosted and employed by CBM Australia, you will also report to CBMA’s Head of Policy and Advocacy.

The successful applicant will:

• Lead the development and delivery of ADDC’s multiyear strategic plan and annual workplan, in coordination with the Executive Committee and membership, primarily focused on influencing Government and development sector programs, policies, practices and budgets.
• Lead sector collaborations and advocacy to government related to advancing disability equity through Australia’s international development and humanitarian program.
• Lead and manage ADDC membership, including communicating regularly with ADDC membership, coordinating ADDC meetings, ensuring inclusive meeting practices are utilised, and maintaining and up to date list of members.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with member agencies, OPDs and other stakeholders.
• Grow relationships with key stakeholders in DFAT and government, particularly DFAT’s Disability Equity and Rights team, the Senior Advisor to the Minister for International Development and the Pacific and other parliamentary stakeholders.
• Ensure ADDC is positioned to be able to provide credible disability equity and rights input on government policy and international issues.
• Undertake advocacy to Government and other parties, independently, and with colleagues across the development and disability sectors, including at CEO level.
• Provide secretariat support across ADDC’s operations for the ADDC Executive Committee, including coordinating monthly virtual meetings and annual in-person meeting as well as bi-annual election process.
• Manage the ADDC operational budget in coordination with the host organisation.
• Represent ADDC externally at relevant conferences & meetings.
• Develop and facilitate opportunities for members to meet, including in collaboration with ACFID.
• Provide reports to the Executive Committee, ADDC membership and secretariat organisation as requested or required.

Please refer to the full Position Description for more details.

About you

We want someone who is passionate, flexible, proactive and able to bring new ideas to support the achievement of our objectives.

This role would be perfect for someone who can building strong relationships with a diversity of stakeholders, including Government representatives. Someone who has experience running a membership-based network, and who has worked within policy or program delivery in international development or for an Australian organisation with a focus on disability.

ADDC and CBM Australia welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and people with lived experience of disability.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Demonstrated senior experience in policy and advocacy, preferably with Tertiary Qualifications
• Proven understanding of the disability and development sectors, including understanding of key stakeholders and approaches.
• Excellent stakeholder management
• High level negotiation and interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication, as demonstrated by experience advocating to key government persons Prior experience engaging with DFAT desirable.
• Strong networking skills, reflected in ability to liaise with key government and industry bodies.
• Able to work in cooperation with a wide range of stakeholders and coordinate varied input in advisory documents. etc.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Good understanding of organisational development.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to support strategy development.
• Willingness to travel (both domestically and internationally)
• Enthusiasm for the mission of CBM Australia and alignment/comfort with being part of a faith-based organisation.

Benefits

• The chance to make an impact in a mission-driven, values-based organisation as well as a membership-based network.
• Flexible working arrangements, such as starting and finishing times.
• Hybrid role with 2 days a week in our brand-new Richmond office.
• 35-hour work week
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 + meals and entertainment card up to $2,650.
• 8 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of service.
• Confidential and free access to out Employee Assistance Program for team members and their family.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that priorities employee wellbeing.

We will begin reviewing and speaking to applicants in January and will be conducting interviews in February.

CBM Australia is committed to workplace equity and diversity and encourages applications from candidates with diverse cultural backgrounds and people with lived experience of disability.

If you require support during the application process, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: ADDC Executive Officer via Ethical Jobs for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

We ensure that any information provided is private and confidential and will only be used to provide accommodations and will in no way determine the outcome of an application.

CBM Australia is committed to the safety and best interest of all children accessing CBM supported services and programs and workplace. Preferred candidates are advised that they will be required to sign the CBM Child Safeguarding Standard, and we reserve the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures prior to employment being confirmed.

A position description is attached.