Project Officer, IncludeAbility

at  Australian Human Rights Commission

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The Australian Human Rights Commission is looking for an APS6 Project Officer on a non-ongoing basis in their Disability Rights team to work on the IncludeAbility Project. Salary range is between $90,199 to $102,002 pa + 15.4% superannuation.
The IncludeAbility Project (IncludeAbility) is a program in the Disability Rights portfolio area that commenced in 2020. IncludeAbility aims to advance contemporary practice models in the disability employment space through the pilot employment programs. Delivery of the pilot programs will be a key focus of the Project Officer.
The Project Officer position sits in the IncludeAbility Project Team, and reports to the Director, IncludeAbility. The IncludeAbility Project Team is part of the Disability Rights portfolio and works collaboratively with that team and with the Disability Discrimination Commissioner.

Under the broad direction of the Director, IncludeAbility, the Project Officer will undertake a range of duties including:

• Supporting the delivery of 6-8 pilot programs that promote sustained and meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability in open employment, which can be adapted and scaled up beyond the term of the pilot programs.
• Supporting relationships with external stakeholders across a range of constituencies, communities, government agencies and organisations, in particular the members of the IncludeAbility Employer Network and Ambassador Advisory Group.
• Contributing to research and policy analysis relevant to employment and disability rights.
• Developing and reviewing resources for the IncludeAbility Project and the IncludeAbility web portal.
• Assisting in project management and evaluation activities.
• Working collegiately with internal stakeholders across the Commission to support the strategic goals of the Commission, particularly in relation to disability employment.
• Participating in consultations, conferences, trainings and seminars and participating in the public awareness/education and promotional work of the Commission as required.
• Other duties consistent with the above as directed.

Candidates with lived experience of disability will be highly regarded.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme, declare you have a disability, and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/working-aps/diversity-and-inclusion/disability/recruitability.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Strong organisation and project management skills and the ability to respond flexibly to changing work demands.
• Well-developed research, analytic and written communication skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Demonstrated specialist knowledge and understanding of disability policy, employment policy and human rights.
• An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure that various stakeholder interests are recognised and managed positively and professionally.
• Demonstrated capacity for sound judgement and creative problem-solving including ability to consider and promote Commission wide benefits of activities.
  For information regarding the key capabilities and role requirements please refer to the position description attached.

• Supporting the delivery of 6-8 pilot programs that promote sustained and meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability in open employment, which can be adapted and scaled up beyond the term of the pilot programs.
• Supporting relationships with external stakeholders across a range of constituencies, communities, government agencies and organisations, in particular the members of the IncludeAbility Employer Network and Ambassador Advisory Group.
• Contributing to research and policy analysis relevant to employment and disability rights.
• Developing and reviewing resources for the IncludeAbility Project and the IncludeAbility web portal.
• Assisting in project management and evaluation activities.
• Working collegiately with internal stakeholders across the Commission to support the strategic goals of the Commission, particularly in relation to disability employment.
• Participating in consultations, conferences, trainings and seminars and participating in the public awareness/education and promotional work of the Commission as required.
• Other duties consistent with the above as directed