Project Officer

St John of God Accord (Accord) is a values-focused disability service provider in Victoria. We partner with people with disabilities to empower them to live a great life, with a full range of tailored services.  We welcome people of all diverse identities, religious and cultural backgrounds.

We provide a wide range of NDIS services to over 1,000 clients for:

• long term homes and short-term respite, for supported independent living (SIL) and respite (STA)

• skill-building through support coordination, group programs and individualised support in the community

• specialist allied health services such as positive behaviour support, physio, occupational therapy, speech pathology and psychology

As a not-for-profit group, we invest in quality and in the communities, we serve by updating and expanding our services, facilities and technology, and supporting our caregivers to deliver great care through an excellent work culture.

Your role at St John of God Accord

We are seeking to appoint a part-time, fixed term Project Officer to help support us to deliver on data and service enhancements connected to projects in our Supported Independant Living (SIL) services. We are seeking a supportive team player who is committed to ensuring our clients to receive high quality service and enabling our caregivers to deliver on our commitment to excellence.

This role reports will be a part of our Practice Leadership team which reports directly to our CEO and will be instrumental in providing lasting quality and service impacts for our clients and caregivers.

The Position

• Liaise with caregivers and leaders from Accord's SIL services included in the project scope, to gather data relating to client support needs, funding, rostering practices, and quality service outcomes.

• Identify and review relevant documentation to support data collection and analysis, in line with project deliverables.

• Liaise with caregivers and leaders from Accord's corporate services teams (including Finance, HR, L&D) to gather and analyse relevant data. 

• Provide regular updates and reports to the NDIS Quality in SIL Project Steering Committee.

• Assist in the collection of information and development of project case studies.

• Ensure all project reporting deadlines are met.

• Assist in the development and implementation of pilot quality initiatives.

Position Requirements

You will hold a Diploma or Degree in Disability Studies, Project Management, or a relevant discipline, or possess equivalent industry experience. You will have in-depth knowledge of NDIS SIL funding requirements and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information to both individuals and groups.

To succeed you will be a dedicated and experienced professional, demonstrating a minimum of three years' experience within the NDIS and disability services sector, with a primary focus on the SIL setting. Project management experience will be considered advantageous.

Successful applicants will hold a current Australian driver's licence, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, and Working with Children Check.

Above all, client care will be at the core of everything you do, with a commitment to supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• A part-time flexible arrangement within 0.6 FTE, for a fixed term contract until 30/6/2026

• Salary (based on experience): $103,000 to $114,700 (pro rata for part-time) plus 12% Superannuation

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For enquiries contact Aravinda Seneviratne, Human Resources Advisor, on

As a not-for-profit group, we invest all profits in the communities we serve by updating and expanding our services, facilities and technology, and supporting our caregivers to deliver great care through an excellent work culture. St John of God Accord is a great place to work, and we hope to be able to welcome you to the team
 

St John of God Accord (SJGA) complies with the NDIS Commission and all prospective employees are required to apply for your NDIS Check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people with a disability.