Project Officer

Work Type: Full time (38 hours per week), 12-month fixed term contract

Classification: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 – Social and Community Services Employee, Level 5.1

Total Remuneration: $100,783.28 per year (pro rata where applicable), plus 12% Superannuation, 17.5% leave loading, with the option to salary sacrifice up to $15,900 to increase your take home pay

Location: 338 Turbot Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane; 66 Bowen Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane

About Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN)

QDN has a rich history of 25 years as an organisation of, by, and for people with diverse disability. Our work is centred around a thriving, state-wide network of over 3,000 people with disability and their supporters. Together we inform, connect, lead, and influence change to deliver an inclusive Queensland community. Our members are at the heart of everything we do.

Our vision is that people with disability are active and valued citizens of Queensland.

Our mission is to empower people with disability to be fully included as citizens in the social and economic life of the community.

Our motto is ‘Nothing about us, Without us’.

About the Role

The Project Officer reports directly to the Manager – Projects and Innovation. This position works as part of a team where interdependencies and collaboration with col­leagues, QDN members and internal and external stakeholders are critical to the successful delivery of projects, services and activities.

The appointee is accountable for the delivery of work assignments and projects, recognising when matters need to be referred to management for resolution.  They will work to ensure the timely achievement of deliverables, within agreed budgets and performance levels. The position may require some travel.

QDN actively works to influence change around key issues of inclusion for people with disability and their communities. To do this effectively, this role leads on delivering the qualitative and quantitative evidence required to underpin QDN’s work. This is a hands-on role actively engaging with people with disability and your work will have considerable impact. You can expect to be consulting with our members on issues to inform both our policy and project work. QDN’s projects and activities cover a diverse range of areas which includes disability reforms, employment, housing, health, community participation, leadership and disaster preparedness.

What will you bring to the role?

• Sound knowledge and awareness of disability and key issues that are important in the lives of people with disability including disability reforms, policy and legislation.
• High level analytical skills and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple short-term projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use and analyse data to develop information, resources, engagement processes, and practical insights that inform project delivery and influence policy and practice.
• Excellent writing skills: the ability to turn complex information into succinct, easy-to-understand and engaging material; including client-ready reports and deliverables.
• The ability to co-ordinate under the direction of your manager, the workflow for QDN’s project deliverables, including coordinating QDN consultants and contributors, and exercise appropriate initiative and judgement to solve problems and seek guidance where appropriate.
• Effective engagement skills across a broad range of consumer, community and government stakeholders, including facilitating co-design and consultation processes, with engagement experience in the disability, housing or human services areas that enable you to build relationships and communicate with influence.
• Experience working with Microsoft 365 and other software applications.
• The ability to comply with relevant State and Commonwealth legislation and frameworks including Work Health and Safety requirements, QDN’s processes, NDIS Quality and Safeguards and Queensland Human Rights Act.
• We deeply value lived experience. People with disability, or family connections of people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

What will you do in the role?

1. Undertake effective engagement including co-design and consultation with people with disability, families/carers and other key stakeholders to inform QDN’s delivery of work and activities.
2. Undertake research and analysis to inform project delivery and provide informed, considered and practical advice on government policy, programs, services and implementation, with a key focus on diverse issues impacting people with disability.
3. Produce high quality content and deliverables for QDN’s work, including client reports, summaries of insights, presentations, briefings and communication materials ensuring outputs are clear, accessible and timely.
4. Maintain effective working relationships with government, private and not-for-profit organisations, to support project delivery, contribute to influencing state and national policy and practice and represent the position and views of QDN in a way that enhances the reputation of the organisation.
5. Support the implementation of QDN’s project workplans, including coordinating and delivering short-term, fast turnaround consultancy projects, and government requested co-design and engagement activities.
6. Coordinate the engagement and participation of QDN consultants including scheduling, briefing, supporting participation in engagement and co-design activities and ensuring their lived experience informs project outcomes.
7. Work under the direction of the work stream lead on the day-to-day functions associated with the relevant project plans or workplans, ensuring timely delivery of outputs across multiple concurrent activities.
8. Support QDN member engagement strategies to inform projects and programs and harvest key themes, such as the design, delivery and evaluation of workshops and events, both in person and virtually.
9. Participate actively in QDN culture of a safe and inclusive work environment.
10. Other duties as directed by your line manager.

What can you expect from working at QDN?

QDN has a rich history as a unique and diverse disability membership organisation. Every day you’ll have the opportunity to learn from and work alongside people with disability to work together towards creating a more inclusive community.  

We are a small, supportive, and friendly team with a strong belief in human rights and working to make change happen.

Key Relationships

Under the supervision and direction of the Manager – Projects and Innovation, this position, works as part of a broader project team where interdependencies and collaboration with col­leagues, QDN members and internal and external stakeholders are critical to the successful delivery of various projects, research, engagement and advocacy.

Our workplace benefits  

Benefits of joining us include;

• Meaningful, member-led work: You’ll have the opportunity to learn from and work alongside people with disability to work together towards creating a more inclusive community.  
• Competitive remuneration: $100,783.28 per year plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading.
• Salary sacrifice: Option to package up to $15,900 annually to increase your take-home pay.
• Supportive, inclusive team: A friendly and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued
• Accessible office in central location: Our offices are close to public transport in Spring Hill.

Equality Statement

QDN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and cultures. We deeply value lived experience and strongly encourage applications from people with disability, and from people with family or community connections to disability. 

QDN is committed to increasing employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

How to apply

QDN recognises that people bring different experiences, strengths and access needs. We’re committed to an accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you need adjustments at any stage, please get in touch.

To apply, please submit:

• Your resume
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your interest in QDN and this role, and the skills, approach and experience you will bring to the role.

Applications must include both a resume and a cover letter to be considered. Please submit by 8pm on Tuesday 8th September 2026.

For questions or to request adjustments, contact applications@qdn.org.au or call 1300 363 783.