Project Officer

- Support adults with disabilities to build skills, confidence, and careers

- Deliver group and one-on-one programs, work experience, and project activities

- Collaborate with stakeholders and assist with project development and reporting

Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. is offering you the exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability as part of our new Aim Wider Program.

Aim Wider, funded through the Australian Government Department for Social Services’ (DSS) Structural Adjustment Fund, builds upon the success of CBS Inc. Aim Higher program - a program for youth leaving school. Aim Wider will help adults with high support needs take real steps to explore and plan career pathways, build skills, confidence and networks to move into open employment.

Employment type: Part-time, Fixed-Term contract until June 2026, subject to ongoing funding

Hours: 30.4 – 38 hours per week

Vacancies: 1

Location: Murray Bridge

Benefits of working with CBS Inc.

- Access to generous Salary Packaging and confidential counselling through EAP

- Opportunity for career growth and development within CBS Inc.

- A fun, active and adventurous role

- Family friendly organisation with work-life balance

- Working in a supportive and encouraging work environment with people who are passionate about making a difference – if that sounds like you, then we want to meet you

About the Role

- Work with participants to achieve positive outcomes such as employability skills, personal development, improved quality of life and enjoyment in a welcoming and inclusive learning environment

- Use a strengths-based & person-centred approach to provide group-based and one‑on‑one supports

- Assisting Aim Higher Wider participants reach their employment goals by providing feedback and guidance

- Research, develop, maintain and report on progress of the projects

- Establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders including management, including an ongoing basis with stakeholders to meet agreed outcomes and ensure project success

- Assist with the establishing services designed to provide open employment options for people living with a disability under the guidance of the Projects Coordinator

- Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills to comfortably present as a public speaker at events

- Support scheduling arrangements and preparing delivery materials including equipment for information session and workshops

- Complete and assist with administrative tasks for the development of the projects, including assisting with seeking employment and work experience

- Contribute to new business development including involvement in planning meetings and grant writing

- Assist and develop tools and resources to deliver project activities as required

- Find work experience for participants in your area aligned to their strengths and interests.

- Support participants in work experience when necessary.

- Participating in meetings with employers, families and advocates where necessary

- Encouraging the inclusion of people with a disability in all aspects of community life

- Collate and maintain data to meet reporting requirements and deadlines

- Ensure that activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards

Position Requirements

- Current Australian Driver’s Licence - P2 minimum (essential)

- Meet the current COVID-19 Vaccine requirement – medical exemption acceptable (or willingness to obtain)

- Relevant DHS / NDIS checks and clearances in accordance with the role requirements (or willingness to obtain)

- Current Manual Handling Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

- Current Child Safe Environments Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

To view the Position Description please download the file at the bottom of this ad.

Please direct application enquiries to Renee Perchard, Project Coordinator on 0419 845 615.

Applications must include a Resume and Cover Letter that outlines how you meet the responsibilities detailed in the position description, and why you want to work for CBS Inc.

The closing date for this position is 5:00pm – Tuesday, 11 November 2025.

Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. is a South Australian not-for-profit organisation celebrating 28 years of successful delivery in Disability Employment Services, NDIS Supports and Social Enterprise.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application outcome.

CBS Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workforce.

CBS Inc. acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which we work including Banggarla, Kaurna, Meru, Narangga, Nawu, Ngadjuri, Ngarrindjeri, Nukunu, and Peramangk. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

To explore our organisation's commitment to reconciliation, please view our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) on our website at https://communitybridgingservices.org.au/2023/11/03/community-bridging-services-cbs-inc-launches-reflect-reconciliation-action-plan/.

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