Inclusion Australia is the national representative organisation for people with an intellectual disability and their families. We have been working strategically, with passion and dedication to advocate for greater inclusion of people with an intellectual disability in all levels of Australian society, for 70 years.

The National Projects Manager is a new role that has been created because of Inclusion Australia's increased focus on larger and more impactful projects.

This is a fully remote role, open to you wherever you live in Australia.

The role can be part time (0.8FTE) or full time: 30 to 38 hours per week.

You can choose your working hours between 7.30am and 6pm your local time.

This is a contract role through until 30 June 2026. The role will most likely continue past that date, dependent on funding.

Why join us?

• Award salary and salary packaging is available
• Great flexibility - choose your working hours, work from home (WFH), and ask us about other flexibility to suit your personal needs
• Opportunities for professional growth and impact
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• A job that makes a difference

Join Inclusion Australian and be a part of a team that is dedicated to creating a more inclusive and equitable society!

Purpose of this role

The National Projects Manager will lead the successful delivery of Inclusion Australia's projects, in line with our vision and strategic goals. This role covers the the project lifecycle, from planning, through successful implementation, to reporting and evaluation. You will work on multiple projects at a time, including some that are already underway, as well as conceptualising and pitching for new project work.

What you will do:

Project Management

• You will support the development of project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Monitor project progress and adjust as necessary to ensure successful project completion
• Coordinate and lead project meetings with internal teams and external partners
• Implement evaluation frameworks to assess project outcomes and impact
• Collect and analyse data to inform reporting, decision-making, and improve project effectiveness

Management of the Project Team

• Contribute to the management team
• Lead the project team, including setting clear goals, providing ongoing training and support, and ensuring high performance and morale
• Delegate work to make the most of people’s strengths, accommodate individual working requirements, and meet timelines

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government, donors, partners, and community members

Resource management

• Support the identification and application for project funding opportunities
• Monitor project budgets and resourcing and work with the executive team to ensure projects are on track

Who we’re looking for:

• You have worked for three or more years in a similar role (maybe with a similar organisation)
• You have experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
• You can use participatory and co-design methods to collect data and measure impact
• You've had some exposure to writing grant applications and securing grant funding
• It would be an advantage if you have experience working in or managing government funded projects for organisations in the disability sector, e.g. Information Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grants
• You have experience using project management software and tools
• You have experience working remotely, and it would be an advantage if you've managed a remote team
• You understand project management principles and methodologies
• You have excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise
• You are proactive and resourceful, with a problem-solving attitude
• You must have a police record check before starting the role, and hold current valid employment Working with Children Check at all times

Interested?

If this role makes you feel excited, then we want to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that refers to the items outlined within this ad using the Apply Now button below.

There is no closing date for this role. We will be assessing applications as they arrive, so please apply as soon as you're ready.

Equal opportunity

Inclusion Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We understand you may have unique needs during the application or interview process. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully and fairly in this process, please let us know:

• Within your cover letter, or
• Via email to Meredith Wiseman at [email protected] using the subject line: National Projects Manager - Remote / Work From Home enquiry via EthicalJobs (however, please do not send your application to this email address), or
• Email to request a call back from Meredith Wiseman for a confidential chat about your needs.

We are dedicated to facilitating accessible and comfortable recruitment processes for everyone.