Job description
Part-Time Contract | 3 Days Per Week | Federal Government Opportunity
DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced First Nations professional to join a Federal Government organisation as an EL1 Independent Advisor.
This identified role is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and offers a unique opportunity to influence policy and provide strategic advice that supports better outcomes for First Nations people with disability.
Working closely with key advisory groups and stakeholders, you will provide expert advice, undertake research, facilitate discussions and contribute to important conversations shaping the future of disability services and support.
Key Responsibilities
📩 Please send your CV via Seek or contact Katya at DFP Recruitment for more information on 03 8632 9964.
#SCR-katya-kurnoskina
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability 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 adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced First Nations professional to join a Federal Government organisation as an EL1 Independent Advisor.
This identified role is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and offers a unique opportunity to influence policy and provide strategic advice that supports better outcomes for First Nations people with disability.
Working closely with key advisory groups and stakeholders, you will provide expert advice, undertake research, facilitate discussions and contribute to important conversations shaping the future of disability services and support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice on issues impacting First Nations people with disability.
- Research, develop and write high-quality advice, reports and discussion papers.
- Prepare accessible and plain English documentation for government audiences.
- Facilitate meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across community, government and sector stakeholders.
- Support advisory groups through planning, capacity building and strategic discussions.
- Monitor emerging issues and contribute to policy and reform initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of First Nations communities and disability-related issues.
- Understanding of the NDIS and its impact on First Nations people with disability.
- Experience preparing advice, reports and briefing materials.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
- Sound judgement, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and evolving environment.
- Qualifications in disability, health, public policy or a related field.
- Experience working within government, advisory or policy environments.
- Knowledge of disability sector reforms and service delivery.
- Part-time opportunity (0.6 FTE – 3 days per week)
- Contract opportunity with a Federal Government organisation
- Meaningful work supporting First Nations voices and disability inclusion
- Predominantly work-from-home arrangement
- Opportunity to influence policy, advice and sector outcomes
📩 Please send your CV via Seek or contact Katya at DFP Recruitment for more information on 03 8632 9964.
#SCR-katya-kurnoskina
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability 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 adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
