This is where we post current vacancies within Blind Citizens Australia, as well as volunteer opportunities.
Employment Opportunity: Project Coordinator
- Full time, fixed term. End date 30 June 2025
- Work from home
- Level 5 under the SCHADS award
- Report to General Manager Operations, no direct reports
- Work for passion – in a Not for Profit
About us
Blind Citizens Australia, (BCA) is the national representative organisation of people who are blind or vision impaired. Our mission is to inform, connect and empower Australians who are blind or vision impaired and the broader community.
We are a small but geographically diverse team working closely to achieve our mission. We thrive on communication, innovation, collaboration and making a difference in the lives of our members. We are a workforce made of 50% of people with disability, you will need to be comfortable working with, for and in partnership with all staff and stakeholders who are blind or vision impaired.
We enjoy supporting each other, making things happen and offer a diverse working experience.
About you
Projects are your thing; you thrive on coming up with ideas and making them happen. You are a self-starter, creative, hands-on and flexible. Your strong communication skills effectively convey ideas, collaborate with teams and engage with key stakeholders. You have a strong understanding of accessibility and how this relates to people who are blind or vision impaired and events.
The stuff you need to know
Position Purpose
We are seeking a Project Coordinator to manage the development and delivery of the next iteration of Blind Citizens Australia’s “Eye to the Future” project that focusses on increasing employment opportunities for people who are blind or vision impaired through changing the perspectives of employers, recruiters and HR professionals.
Eye to the Future is funded by the Department of Social Services (DSS) Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) Economic Participation grant. https://eyetothefuture.com.au/home/
The Eye to the Future project’s objectives are to:
- change perceptions within the workplace for people who are blind or vision impaired.
- showcase employment success stories.
- offer peer support opportunities.
- refine and develop tools, resources, and workshops to both employers and employees around: inclusion, accessibility, adaptive technology, and employability.
Roles and Responsibilities
- You will work autonomously and make key decisions about the project.
- Manage all aspects of project development, administration and records management.
- Manage the monitoring and reporting requirements for projects including data management and project evaluations.
- Represent BCA and the project objectives at external events.
- Develop resources and materials designed to promote inclusion, accessibility, adaptive technology, and employability.
- Develop opportunities for jobseekers who are blind or vision impaired to access peer support and information.
- Ensure that the project outcomes are sustainable and ongoing.
Key Selection Criteria
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to consult, negotiate effectively and develop networks with a range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated high-level project management skills and proven capability to manage complex projects with multiple priorities and deadlines on time and on budget, within a not-for-profit environment.
- An understanding of the employment landscape for people who are blind or vision impaired.
- Strong grasp of technology, especially Microsoft Word, Outlook and SharePoint.
- High-level conceptual skills, including the ability to solve complex problems.
- Highly-developed written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write clear and accurate reports as well as to present effectively to various audiences.
- A strong commitment to improving outcomes for people who are blind or vision impaired.
Duty Statement
- The position has a national focus. The successful applicant can take advantage of flexible remote working arrangements, working from home.
- 38 hours per week (some weekend and evening work may be required)
- People with a disability are encouraged to apply.
- It is a requirement that all BCA staff hold a current police check.
To apply for this position please send your resume and a cover letter, addressing the selection criteria to recruitment@bca.org.au
To ensure accessibility for the recruitment team, we request you send your application in Word format.
For more information contact Sarah Reilly on 1800 033 660. Please send your application by COB 29nd September 2024.
Volunteer Opportunities at BCA
There are currently no specific volunteer roles available. However, we often require ad hoc administration or event support, so if you are interested in volunteering with us please contact us to let us know, so we can get in touch with you if an opportunity arises.