YDAS is a core YACVic agency, funded by the Victorian Government. At YDAS, we place the human rights and interests of disabled young people* at the centre of our work. YDAS undertakes individual and policy advocacy, working with disabled young people to ensure that their human rights are upheld so they can access services and participate as valued and respected members of their communities.
*In this document YDAS uses identity first language (disabled young people), as per the advice of the YDAS Steering Committee, which is comprised of disabled young people. However, we recognise that language and identity are personal choices, and that some people may prefer to use other terms including person first language (young people with disability).
YACVic is the peak body and leading policy advocate on young people's issues in Victoria. YACVic’s vision is that the rights of young people in Victoria are respected, and they are active, visible and valued in their communities. For over 60 years, YACVic has advocated for the best interests of young people (aged 12-25 years) and the sector that works with them.
The YDAS Programs team delivers workshops, consultations training sessions and co-design projects that support disabled young people to learn about and realise their rights and while also assisting government and service providers to be more accessible and inclusive of disabled young people. The Programs Officer ensures that new and existing projects are organised and delivered successfully. They liaise with organisational clients to scope and shepherd projects through a sales and booking process. They support the YDAS leadership team with grant writing for new government funded projects. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, in budget, and to a high standard of access, inclusion and child and young people wellbeing and safeguarding. The Programs Officer works with the disabled young participants (aged 12 to 25) in these projects. The Programs Officer directs the Programs team on deliverables such as training/workshops, meeting stakeholder milestones and delegating, monitoring and completing project activities.
With the direction, supervision and support of the Programs Manager, the Programs Officer manages their own time, sets priorities, and plans and organises their own work. They do this in alignment with organisational policies and procedures, processes, guides and templates. They need to exercise judgement and contribute knowledge and skills of project management, co-design principles and/or youth work practice.
The Programs Officer supervises a team of casual facilitators and possible future junior project staff members, pending funding and project requirements.
There may be some travel in Victoria. Working from home arrangements are encouraged and can be negotiated.
This is a position for a disabled person via the Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
YDAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disabled people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
Disability can include those who identify as:
YDAS promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people, including those with a disability, those who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or those from refugee or migrant backgrounds. We take child protection very seriously.
All employees are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards, including rigorous background, identity and reference checks. The successful applicant will require a current Working with Children Check and a satisfactory National Police Check (costs reimbursed) and must agree to comply with YDAS’s Code of Conduct, Child Safe policy and procedures.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Simon Green by emailing [email protected] using the subject line: Programs Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs or by calling / texting 0447 678 653.
Please refer to the full Position Description attached.