Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 21st Jul 2024
Remote / Work from Home
First Peoples Disability Network Australia is a national organisation of and for Australia’s First Peoples with disability, their families, and communities. Our purpose is to promote respect for human rights, secure social justice, and empower First Peoples with disability to participate in Australian society on an equal basis with others. We are the custodians of the narratives of First Peoples with disability, their families and communities and we recognise this important responsibility. We work for the recognition, respect, protection, and fulfilment of the human rights of First Peoples with disability and their families.
As a Training, Workforce and Engagement Officer, you are responsible for engaging with our First Nations communities to identify, develop and present Disability focused training needs for First Nations communities. The role of each Training, Workforce and Engagement Officer is to assist in the delivery and design of FPDNs comprehensive and coordinated national training project in collaboration with the Learning Design Officer and the Technical Support Learning Programs Officer. The Training, Workforce and Engagement Officers are located across the nation to increase the accessibility and contextualisation of training and engagement to suit local community needs and cultural protocols. The Training, Workforce and Engagement Officer will engage with local ACCO’s, ACCHO’s, local stakeholder organisations, as well as First Peoples living with a disability, their carers, families and support networks to increase their capacity and their understanding of disability rights and human rights.
We are seeking to fill two roles. Some local and interstate travel is required for these roles. Applications will be accepted from VIC city, regional or remote areas or the Kimberley WA.
First Peoples Disability Network is seeking an engaging and passionate communicator and training facilitator, who is passionate about driving systemic changes in the disability sector in partnership with First Nations communities, First Nations peoples living with a disability, and key stakeholder organisations. First Peoples Disability Network is seeking a person who is able to work collaboratively, who has experience and a passion working in a dynamic and outcomes based organisation.
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Our recruitment process involves undertaking a National Police Checks and providing a current Working with Children Check for your State.
To apply for the Training, Workforce, and Engagement Officer role click Apply Now and submit a current resume and cover letter responding to the selection criteria.
For further information about the application process or any questions please contact Ethan Quinn at 0478 052 141.
This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified position which is a genuine occupational requirement. The filling of this role is an affirmative measure under section 26 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2016 (the Directions) and is within the meaning of special measures under subsection 8(1) of the ‘Racial Discrimination Act 1975’.
A position description is attached.
Remote / Work from Home