• Do you have experience working with people with intellectual disability and with inclusive approaches?
• Do you have experience developing accessible resources and online training content?
• Are you confident to co-develop and co-facilitate training?
• Are you passionate about the rights of people with disabilities?

WORK TYPE

• Full-time or part-time position (Negotiable) - Contract until June 2025.
• Sydney, with hybrid work arrangements.
• Remote work from other NSW locations considered for the right candidate.
• Some travel will be required.
• Level 5 under the SCHADS Award.
• Salary packaging available and above Award leave entitlements.

ABOUT THE COUNCIL FOR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

CID is a disability rights organisation led by people with intellectual disability. For more than 65 years, CID has worked and advocated for a community where all people with intellectual disability are valued.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

This position involves working on a range of exciting projects. These projects focus on health, employment, and supported decision making, all designed to enhance the lives and opportunities of people with intellectual disability.

All elements of the projects are co-designed and co-facilitated with people with intellectual disability.

Your role will include developing content, designing and facilitating training, and engaging with various stakeholders to drive positive change.

In line with the position description, the inclusion project officer will

• Work with people with lived experience to co-produce resources, content and activities for people with intellectual disability, including those with high support needs.
• Contribute to developing training content, both for eLearning and workshop delivery.
• Facilitate workshops and information sessions for various participant groups, including co-facilitating training alongside people with intellectual disability.
• Develop and maintain effective communication networks with internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertake community engagement activities across a range of events, locations and networks in NSW.
• Monitor, record and evaluate data and processes to capture impact and inform continuous improvement.
• Support the participation of people with intellectual disability in all aspects of the project and more broadly in CID’s work.
• Work independently and as part of a team, working closely with other teams at CID.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA - SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated commitment to the human rights of people with disabilities and the principles of participation and inclusion, with an understanding of the importance of supporting people to speak for themselves.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitation and/or training environments, with people with disability.
• Experience in productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve required outcomes.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication, facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across NSW.
• Excellent computer literacy including in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications or experience in inclusive employment, health, teaching, adult education, training or similar field will be highly regarded. Experience using person-centred planning will also be highly regarded.

First Nations people and people with disability or people with a lived experience of mental health issues are strongly encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.