Applications close 8 September
he Project Officer is responsible for the successful delivery of key funded projects that strengthen the capacity and sustainability of the disability advocacy sector in Queensland. This includes leading discrete, time-limited initiatives such as the Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Advocacy Project and the Queensland Disability Advocacy Program (QDAP) Data Capability Enhancement Project.
This role involves coordination, stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis, consultation, reporting, and resource development. The Project Officer will also contribute to sector-wide capacity building through the Queensland Independent Disability Advocacy Network (QIDAN), aligning all work with the values of social justice, human rights, and inclusion for people with disability.
The Project Officer works collaboratively within the Pathways Team and under the supervision of the Principal Advocate, with strong links to QIDAN and external stakeholders across government and community sectors.
The position is full time or part time , commencing as soon as possible until 30 June 2026. The role falls under the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHDS Award) and will be paid above award rates, with duties in line with Level 5.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of discrete funded projects.
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, deliverables, and budgets, ensuring activities are delivered on time and within scope.
- Design and implement consultation and engagement processes with QIDAN members, people with disability, service providers, and other stakeholders to inform project activities.
- Undertake research, analysis and synthesis of qualitative and quantitative data to inform project outputs, including final reports with findings and recommendations.
- Support sector capacity building activities, including the development of practice resources, sector-wide strategies, Communities of Practice, and professional development initiatives aligned with project objectives.
- Coordinate and support QIDAN engagement, including working groups, communities of practice, and other network-led initiatives that intersect with funded projects.
- Develop and deliver high-quality written materials such as reports, discussion papers, surveys, guides, and strategic recommendations for internal and external audiences.
- Collaborate with QAI’s systems advocacy team, Communications team, Pathways Information and Referrals Services and QIDAN to ensure alignment and maximise the impact of project outputs.
- Ensure compliance with all project funding, reporting and quality assurance requirements.