Project Officer
Core
Lead the end-to-end development and delivery of the DARE Academy, an innovative program supporting people with disability to build skills and enter the workforce.
Role type
Senior Project Officer (Disability Services & Employment Programs)
Builds
A new training academy and employment pathways for people with disability
Domain
Disability support services and workforce development
Required skills
Project management, stakeholder engagement, curriculum design, team supervision, partnership building, program promotion, reporting, training delivery
Preferred skills
Experience in the disability sector, employment services, or community programs
Technologies
Microsoft Office 365, Teams, SharePoint
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate all aspects of the DARE Academy project ensuring goals, timelines, and budgets are met; Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to maximise participant success; Design and deliver training materials and employment-readiness resources; Use a Train-the-Trainer model to build capability across the Support Worker team; Build partnerships with DES providers, local employers, and community stakeholders; Promote the program in collaboration with the Marketing team; Supervise Job Coaches and oversee daily delivery of participant support; Provide clear, impactful reporting to senior leadership and the steering committee