Engagements Lead - Peer Support

• Work Type: Full time (38 hours per week) Contract until 30 June 2027
• Classification: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 – Social and Community Services Employee, Level 6.1
• Total Remuneration: $58.37 per hour (pro rata where applicable), plus 12% Superannuation, 17.5% leave loading and the option to salary sacrifice up to $15,900 to increase your take home pay
• Location: Brisbane – travel may be required

About QDN

QDN is a human right based, membership representative body of over 3000 people with a disability and their supporters. 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’

QDN’s work is centred around a strong state-wide network of people with disability across Queensland, to inform, connect, lead, and influence change to deliver an inclusive Queensland community.

About the role?

The Engagements Lead – Peer Support reports directly to the General Manager. This position works as part of a team where interdependencies and collaboration with col­leagues, QDN members and internal and external stakeholders is critical to the successful delivery of projects, services and activities.

Position Scope & Purpose

The appointee has delegated autonomy and is accountable for delivery of specified work focused on peer support and peer groups across Queensland that covers:

• Stakeholder consumer and community engagement in specific communities across Queensland;
• Strengthening QDN’s 32 peer groups and members across the State, and developmentally support peer support networks to thrive and grow;
• Build, grow and support the development of QDN’s network of peer leaders through leadership development and capacity building including QDN’s Emerging Leaders program, and
• Membership growth and contributing to the strategic work of the organisation.

The appointee is expected to work under limited direction but recognising when advice may be needed on complex or unusual matters. They will work to ensure the timely achievement of deliverables, within agreed budgets and performance levels. The position requires some travel.

The appointee will work within the requirements of relevant legislation including the Queensland

Human Rights Act, and QDN’s Quality System, demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement and contribute to internal and external auditing processes as required under ISO 9001.

What will you bring to the role?

• High level of knowledge and awareness of the disability sector and relevant Commonwealth and State legislation related to people with a disability.
• Demonstrated success in undertaking effective consumer and community engagement and building peer groups and the capacity and leadership skills of people with disability to inform, connect, lead, and influence, including working with people as volunteers.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills to negotiate with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to source and write grant applications and funding submissions.
• Demonstrated high level of research and analytical skills.
• Capacity to lead and motivate in complex environments, facilitation skills and abilities to manage competing demands within limited timeframes.

What will you do in the role?

Fulfil this role in accordance with QDN’s policies and procedures, and:

1. Develop, deliver and lead activities focused on consumer and community engagement and capacity building that enable people with disability to develop, grow their peer leadership skills and sustain peer networks to enable them to be informed and connected, and participating socially and economically in their communities.
2. Influence the growth and development of QDN, including local peer groups and leaders and organisational business sustainability. Deliver on the management and governance responsibilities to coordinate:
   1. internal resources, recruitment, management and direction of project staff and volunteers
   2. project planning, implementation and review, and
   3. compliance with relevant State and Commonwealth legislation and frameworks including QDN’s Quality Management System, NDIS Quality and Safeguards and Queensland Human Rights Act.
3. Produce content for and provide expert advice on information and feedback content for local support groups, project plans, reports, submissions, presentations, newsletters, website content, publications and communication material.
4. Establish and maintain productive working relationships with relevant government, private and not-for-profit organisations and agencies to influence state and national policy, and represent the position and views of QDN to all relevant internal and external stakeholders in a way that enhances the reputation of the organisation.
5. Other duties as directed by the CEO or 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 our amazing members, learning from their lived experience and working towards improving inclusion in their lives.

We are a small, supportive, and friendly team with strong human rights values, never afraid to advocate for change and stand up for things that are not right for people with disability. We offer flexible working; we know that whilst our work is important it is only part of your story. Finally, we want you to grow and develop whilst working here, if you grow, our organisation grows with you.

Key Relationships

Under the supervision and direction of the General Manager. This position has positions as direct reports and 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.

Key Job Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualifications (or demonstrated equivalent experience) or relevant experience in the areas of disability, human services and/or project management experience would be highly desirable.

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:

• 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.
• Your resume

Applications must include both a resume and a cover letter to be considered.

For questions or to request adjustments, contact applications@qdn.org.au using the subject line: Engagements Lead - Peer Support enquiry via EthicalJobs or call 1300 363 783.