Senior Policy and Project Officer - OHS

Introduction

National Disability Services (NDS) is Australias peak body for disability service 1000 members across Australia we are Australias biggest and most diverse network of disability service providers. Our valued members collectively operate several thousand services for more than 300000 Australians with disability and employ a workforce of more than 100000 people.

NDS has a strong and influential presence in every state and territory across Australia. Our core functions are to advocate to government for sector-wide changes and improvements to inform our members about issues that impact them and to provide resources and services that assist them to deliver sustainable high quality support services for people with disability.

NDS employees have the passion to make a difference are driven to deliver the highest quality support and services to our members and thrive in an environment of positive change and continuous improvement. To find out more about NDS please visit our website athttps : / /

Description

About the Role :

Location : Melbourne (Parkville) or any other NDS office location

Hours : Part-time 19 hours per week

Status : Fixed-term contract until 30 June 2026

Industrial Instrument : Non Award

Key Responsibilities :

This position will undertake a wide range of activities to engage the sector including :

• Co-ordinating the delivery of the Working Together for Safety project including the management and administration of reporting obligations.
• Organising and delivering online forums producing practical resources pod / webcasts and other online resources and contributing to the running of related network meetings.
• Engagement with key personnel in Government and Government agencies including WorkSafe and includes key stakeholder management development of own skills.
• Identifying concerns and reporting insights from engagement with the sector to inform advocacy and enable NDS to provide tailored support as required.
• Preparing an array of communications collaterals to support the Working Together for Safety project.
• Ensuring strong collaboration with NDS personnel both within Victoria and in related roles nationally to share knowledge resources and experience.
• Developing strong working relationships within own team with other NDS teams and with key external stakeholders including WorkSafe.
• Building the skills and capabilities of self and any direct reports through learning and development activities.
• Contributing to the achievement of the NDS strategy through participation in special initiatives and programs.
• In consultation with manager suggest improvements in delivery of the project to improve the quality effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills And Experiences

Skills & Experience :

What We Offer :

To Apply :

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join NDS.

NDS is committed to supporting equal employment opportunities for individuals with disability and will provide reasonable workplace adjustments. We encourage potential applicants with lived experience to contact NDS to discuss any questions regarding individual workplace adjustments. NDS also provides adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application recruitment selection and / or assessment process please advise via orand indicate your preferred method of communication (email or phone).

Applications close : 15 June 2025. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your Skills & Experience in the areas listed above by clicking on the Apply button. For further information please contact Please do not send your application to this email address as its for enquiries only.

The successful applicant must be prepared to undertake a pre-employment police check.

No agencies please.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Construction Experience,Intellectual Property Law,Renovation,Research Experience,Joint Operations,Relationship Management,System Testing,Economic Development,Exercise Planning,Program Development,Project Implementation,Contracts

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1