About Reinforce

Reinforce is Australia's only organisation run entirely by and for people with intellectual disability. A leader in self advocacy, championing the rights, voice and equal inclusion of people with intellectual disability is Reinforce's core business.

About the role

In this role, you will be working alongside the Reinforce Committee of Management and members to:

Strengthen the organisation

Promote independence and skill development

Communicate information in accessible formats

Support good governance

Run the monthly Big Issues Group

About you

As a skilled and experienced Community Development Worker you will:

Understand self advocacy and disability rights

Support organisational and individual capacity building

Create documents in easy-read formats

Be a skilled problem solver

Be a great communicator

Work efficiently and be organised

Bring an easy going nature and sense of humour to the role

Information

This is an ongoing SCHADS Level 5 position working 15 hours per week, preferably over 3 days including Wednesdays.

Located in Ross House in Melbourne's CBD, Reinforce is centrally located and well connected to the Victorian self advocacy sector. Supported by the Self Advocacy Resource Unit (SARU), the person in this role will have access to professional development opportunities and ongoing support through an established community of practice.

To apply, email [email protected] to receive a copy of the position description. Send a copy of your CV and a cover letter addressing each of the key selection areas listed in the position description: experience, knowledge, skills and qualities to [email protected].

Cover letters must be written using easy to understand language and should demonstrate your skills creating easy read documents.

Application received through Seek will not be considered.