Independent Advisor for Federal Disability Insurance AgencyOur client, a Federal Agency, is committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disability. This role is open only to people with disability. This Federal Agency will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.Flexible working arrangements including Part-Time hours will be considered subject to operational requirements.Perth location, 12 month assignment, with the possibility of extension.Please note you must be an Australian Citizen to apply.The Independent Advisory Council is looking for someone to join the team. This role will work closely with IAC members, IAC Reference Groups, IAC's Senior Independent Advisor, and the IAC Secretariat. The IAC to the NDIS gives critical advice to this Federal Agency, incorporating the views of people with disability, carers, and sector experts.In this role, you will demonstrate capability including:An understanding of lived experience and the disability sector; providing expert advice and strategic direction that is regarded as an authoritative source.Sound strategic understanding of the NDIS' operating environment, particularly as it pertains to those living with disability and advice the IAC may wish to provide.Sound provision of technical advice and subject matter expertise.Experience in devising and implementing strategic advice, expertise, and research to continually improve the provision of advice.Experience in developing advice that considers workplans, corporate priorities, the disability system, and its mainstream interfaces.Experience in managing strategic, advisory, or legislated relationships.Experience in writing for government organizations and delivering plain English documentation.Ability to represent the IAC in high-level discussions and negotiations with key stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Facilitating reference group meeting discussions.Undertaking research on behalf of the reference groups.Assisting with the development and delivery of discussion papers, reports, and advice to IAC.Assisting with independent projects on special topics.Key Skills:An understanding of lived experience and the disability sector.Experience in supporting people to speak up.Experience in managing differing views and perspectives.Demonstrated experience in using plain English application in written advice.Knowledge in devising and implementing strategic advice, expertise, and research.Desirable Skills:Understanding of trauma-informed practice.Knowledge of intersectionality.Experience in capacity building and peer-led support approaches.A sample of written work will need to be submitted as part of the application process - this could be a paper, memo, brief, or email.Apply NOW! All applications must be received by COB Wednesday 27th of November.At HOBAN, we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.We provide reasonable adjustments, including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at ****** or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.
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