Project Officer

• Enjoy a variety of projects and responsibilities
• Hybrid arrangements available
• 12-month contract

We are Australia’s peak rights and advocacy organisation for people with disability, advancing and protecting the rights, health and wellbeing of the people and communities we serve.  Our vision is of a socially just, accessible and inclusive community, in which the human rights, belonging, contribution, potential and diversity of all people with disability are recognised, respected and celebrated with pride.

We offer an inclusive, supportive and collaborative work environment where the contribution of each team member is valued and commitment to our purpose is visible.   In addition to an above-award salary, we offer a hybrid work environment, immediate access to tax-reducing salary packaging and other generous conditions.

In this role, you will assist with a variety of projects that PWDA has been funded to deliver.  You will support our project managers on research tasks and the design of research methodologies.  You will manage small projects, delivering them on time and on budget.  You will help with the overall smooth functioning of the projects team providing logistical and administrative support.

This is a maximum term contract of 12 months.

You will bring energy and enthusiasm to this role, knowing that your work will ultimately contribute to upholding human rights for people with disabilities.  You have an agile approach to your work and keep your head around multiple projects and tasks.  You have relevant administrative or project support and an understanding of project management methodologies.  You enjoy research and can dot the I’s and cross the T’s.  You have developed your written and verbal communication skills and are comfortable liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Strong IT skills are a must in this role. 

PWDA offers hybrid working arrangements and if you are seeking this you can demonstrate that you remain productive and focussed and have suitable home/remote office facilities.

Previous work experience in the disability sector and lived experience of disability would be great but are not essential.

PWDA is a proud employer of people with disability, and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions. We are an EEO employer and we embrace the diversity of our people, such as diversity in disability, race, cultural background, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or intersex status.

To apply for this role:

For more information about this exciting career opportunity visit our website. All enquiries to ***********@pwd.org.au using the subject line: Project Officeror phone 02 9370 3***/1800 422 015.

• Review the position description and selection criteria
• Submit a two-page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role with reference to the selection criteria with your resume

Closing date: Friday 15 March at 5pm

Only candidates invited for interview will be contacted.