National Disability Services (NDS) is Australias peak body for disability service 1000 members across Australia we are Australias biggest and most diverse network of disability service providers. Our valued members collectively operate several thousand services for more than 300000 Australians with disability and employ a workforce of more than 100000 people.

NDS has a strong and influential presence in every state and territory across Australia. Our core functions are to advocate to government for sector-wide changes and improvements to inform our members about issues that impact them and to provide resources and services that assist them to deliver sustainable high quality support services for people with disability.

NDS employees have the passion to make a difference are driven to deliver the highest quality support and services to our members and thrive in an environment of positive change and continuous improvement. To find out more about NDS please visit our website athttps://

About the Role

Reports to: Quality & Safeguards Lead - Vic

Location:ParkvilleMelbourne

Working Arrangement:Hybrid (at least 1 day in the office per week)

Hours:Full-time

Status: Fixed Term contract until 31 August 2027

Across all industries the rate of mental injuries at work are rising in Australia and significant rises have been seen in the rate of these injuries in the disability sector. NDS is leading a project supported by WorkSafe Victorias WorkWell division to drive change in the level of Psychosocial Safety Climate (PSC) within disability services organisations. NDS will lead the establishment of a consortia of partners to develop and deliver Communities of Practice that build knowledge lead to change and support the sector with tools and resources. The Communities of Practice aim to establish an experiential peer-to-peer learning opportunity that builds the capability of Victorian workplace leaders and enables them to improve PSC in their workplaces. The Communities of Practice will take a collaborative partnership approach and build the capability of Victorian workplace leaders to create psychologically healthy and safe workplaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of key measure of success including:engagement with stakeholders across the sector and government; management of administrative contractual and financial aspects of the project meeting reporting requirements and executing strategic communications.
• Manage project scope timelines budgets and resources ensuring project isdelivered on time and within budget.
• Monitor and report on project progress risks and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate project documentation including work plans reports and evaluation materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams external partners government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Represent NDS at relevant forums meetings and events.
• Develop strong working relationships within own team with other NDS teams and with key external stakeholders including WorkWell Team
• Prepare an array of communications collaterals to support the WorkWell Communities of Practice project.
• Build the skills and capabilities of self and any direct reports through learning and development activities
• Contribute to the achievement of the NDS strategy through participation in special initiatives and programs
• Make improvements in WorkWell Communities of Practice project to improve the quality effectiveness and efficiency
• Limited travel across the state

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing demands.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare reports and present to diverse audiences.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain networks with a range of stakeholders and publicly present on workforce opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience in the disability services or occupational health and safety. An understanding of psychosocial safety is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools/software.
• Relevant qualifications in project management business or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proactive and self-driven. Is resilient and adaptable to change course of action as needed.
• Ability to travel independently.
• A tertiary qualification in a related discipline.

What We Offer

• Flexible working opportunities
• Salary packaging benefits
• Employee Assistance Program and online Wellbeing Gateway platform
• Staff Rewards & Discounts program
• Learning and development opportunities
• 2 additional days of paid leave overend of year break

To Apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join NDS.

NDS is committed to supporting equal employment opportunities for individuals with disability and will provide reasonable workplace adjustments. We encourage potential applicants with lived experience to contact NDS to discuss any questions regarding individual workplace adjustments. NDS also provides adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application recruitment selection and/or assessment process please advise via orand indicate your preferred method of communication (email or phone).

Applications close: 9th October2025. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your Skills & Experience in the areas listed above byclicking on the Apply button. For further information please contact Please do not send your application to this email address as its for enquiries only.

The successful applicant must be prepared to undertake a pre-employment police check.

No agencies please.