• Work for the Human Rights of First Nations people with Disabilities
• Manage office administration and support the Operations services team
• Bella Vista Head Office with flexible hybrid working

The Organisation

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.

Benefits & Culture

• Fast growing and inclusive First Peoples organisation
• Generous salary including tax effective packaging
• Western Sydney location with hybrid flexibility

The Role

You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth administration of FPDN’s Western Sydney office and supporting their mission to empower and advocate for First Nations Peoples with disabilities, their families and communities.

You’ll oversee daily office and facilities operations and provide administrative support across the team, in-office and remote, including:

• Reception duties and incoming and outgoing mail, courier and visitor management
• Coordination of travel bookings through the FPDN online booking system
• Information and document management
• Supporting in-house information technology systems and other projects as required
• Operational support to the Executive as required

Skills Required

With unwavering focus on social equality for First Peoples with a disability, you bring a passion and commitment to FPDN’s vision and values. You are experienced in office management or coordination, preferably within a community, nonprofit or advocacy organisation, and possess an understanding of First Nations cultures, issues, and challenges.

You bring strong attention to detail and organisational skills alongside your excellent communication skills and capability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced working with CRM systems.

Candidates who identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and/or have lived experience of a disability are encouraged to apply.

If you are an experienced office or administration coordinator with a desire 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.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.