Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 10th Oct 2024
- Sydney > Parramatta & Western Suburbs Sydney
First Peoples with disability and their families are amongst the most seriously disadvantaged and disempowered members of the Australian community. Governed by First Peoples with lived experience of disability, the First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN) is an organisation of and for Australia’s First Peoples, their families, and communities.
FPDN proactively engages with communities around Australia and individuals internationally, advocating for the recognition, respect, protection and fulfilment of their human rights. Established informally in 2010, the founders are the leaders of the Aboriginal disability movement who have been working to uphold the rights of their people since the 1960s.
FPDN is increasing its engagements with communities across Australia to ensure First Nations people with disability know their disability rights and have access to a community-controlled sector that is culturally safe, inclusive and disability rights informed. These projects are part of FPDN’s National Disability Footprint Program.
The role of the National Learning Design Manager works in conjunction with the National Training and Engagement Manager, to design and develop culturally respectful and relevant resources and learning/training packages.
Supporting the community-controlled disability sector to have a greater understanding of the First Peoples disability perspective within their organisations, you will work in the provision of supports and services to the community and increase the capacity of the communities in their understanding of people living with disabilities.
Specifically, you will –
You have tertiary qualifications in education and learning or experience in the development and delivery of culturally accessible education and learning/training course materials. You possess a proven ability to successfully engage internal and external stakeholders, including First Nations community members, organisations and leaders, alongside a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the First Nations disability sector and the related challenges in accessing support. Additionally, you offer -
This is an Identified Role and is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only, in accordance with Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW.
If you are motivated to leverage your training design development expertise to positively impact First peoples living with disability, please click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and cover letter responding to the skills required section of the advertisement above or speak with Hayley Martin on 02 8243 0570 for further information.
Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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