Guide Dogs Queensland is a leading provider of services to Queenslanders living with no or low vision. Voted one of Australia’s most trusted charities, and with thanks to the ongoing support of the community, we help people with low or no vision reach their goals and experience everything life has to offer. Our services are all tailored to ensure everyone can fulfil their potential and live life the way they choose.

The role

A rewarding opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Engagement Project Coordinator to join our Client Services team, based at our beautiful head office in Bald Hills.

This is a permanent part-time position offering 20 hours per week, working on varied projects designed to both enable independence and wellbeing with Queenslanders living with vision impairment, and to increase community understanding and awareness of the challenges of navigating life with a vision impairment.

Our successful candidate will be an all-rounder working proficiently in a fast-paced administration and service environment. Key components include engagement with stakeholders, coordination, administration, and analysis on projects in consultation with our Client Services leaders and will include some public speaking opportunities with small to medium groups.  

This role offers diversity and opportunity for a person who can demonstrate initiative, good decision making and who enjoys working in an environment of continuous improvement.

This position will:

• Collaborate with the Engagement Project Lead to define project goals and scopes.
• Coordinate resources for smooth project execution.
• Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders and effectively maintain strong relationships.
• Analyse project progress and adapt scope or timelines accordingly.
• Present ideas confidently to diverse audiences.
• Promote and ensure accessibility and inclusion in project solutions.
• Prepare grant acquittal documents in compliance with deadlines.

We encourage people with lived experience of vision impairment, and/or disability to apply for this role as we respect your unique lived perspective at Guide Dogs Queensland. 

About You

Our successful candidate will be someone who can demonstrate:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in the non-profit or disability sector and/or experience with grant funded projects and acquittals is advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to achieve project outcomes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to promoting inclusivity and accessibility in all project endeavors

Benefits

• Attractive and fair remuneration package based on industry benchmarking
• Salary packaging options - up to $15,900 tax free per year
• A rewarding career that makes a real difference
• Great location, beautiful campus
• Wellness initiatives and an Employee Assistance Program

Guide Dogs Queensland has standards of conduct for employees and volunteers to maintain a safe and healthy environment. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

You may also be required to complete video interviews, psychometric testing, and/or a medical check as part of the application process.

Flexibility

Flexibility means different things for different people and different work types. Options for you could include flexible hours, flexible days, an alternate workplace, or workplace adjustments.

Diversity and Inclusion

Guide Dogs is committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion and connectedness with a diverse team of employees. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and achievements as well.

In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your background, education, culture, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender diversity and beliefs amongst other differences.

Our recruitment process is aimed at getting to know more about your skills and experience in relation to the role you’ve applied for. We want all applicants to feel supported to do their best throughout the process, and that sometimes adjustments are needed. Whether it’s a change to a work process, procedure or environment, it’s important that you let us know what you specifically need.

How to Apply

To view our position description, please click here. 

Please complete the application form below and submit your covering letter explaining why you would be suitable to the role (no more than 2 pages) and a copy of your Resume/CV.