ABOUT INCLUSION NORTHERN TERRITORY

Inclusion Northern Territory (Inclusion NT) works towards building a community in the Northern Territory that is inclusive of people with intellectual disability and provides opportunities for leadership.

We do this by advocating with people with intellectual disability and creating opportunities for people to develop skills, speak up about their experiences and make decisions about their lives.

Inclusion NT is a branch of the South Australian Council on Intellectual Disability (SACID). Its mission and values align with those of SACID. Inclusion NT and SACID support and learn from each other.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Inclusion NT has a position available for a Project Officer in Darwin.

A part time Project Officer position is also available in Katherine.

The Project Officer is primarily responsible for undertaking projects that will:

• Build the capacity of people with intellectual disability to participate and contribute to their communities.
• Build the capacity of family members of people with intellectual disability.
• Build the organisational capacity of Inclusion NT.
• Promote a community inclusive of people with intellectual disability.

ABOUT YOU

• You hold the belief that all people are valued members of our community and you will assist people with intellectual disability to participate fully as members of our community.
• Qualifications in Disability, Social Work, Community Development or similar area
• Experience working with people with intellectual disability, their families and supporters, and representative bodies
• Knowledge of the disability sector and the current issues impacting people with intellectual disability, their families and supporters, the disability sector, and wider community. This will include a reasonable understanding of the NDIS and how it affects people with intellectual disability and their families
• Knowledge of legislation impacting people with intellectual disability
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive and complex inquiries
• Skills or experience in training and group facilitation
• Capacity to lead and implement projects
• Ability to develop Easy Read documents
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must hold relevant Working with Children Clearance and National Police Check or be willing to obtain prior to commencing employment.

For further information about the role please see the attached Position Description.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Project Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Or call Liz during business hours after 9 January 2025: 0493 220 541.