Are you a driven project professional looking for a meaningful role where your work creates real change in people’s lives? Do you believe in the power of education and employment to unlock potential?

Join DARE Disability Support and help shape the future through our exciting new DARE Academy initiative.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and purpose-led Project Officer to lead the development and delivery of our DARE Academy, an innovative program designed to support people with disability in building the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to thrive in the workforce.

In this role, you’ll manage the project from end-to-end: planning, stakeholder engagement, curriculum development, team coordination, and impact reporting. You'll play a key role in empowering participants and building strong pathways into employment.

What You’ll Do:

Lead and coordinate all aspects of the DARE Academy project, ensuring goals, timelines, and budgets are met

Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to maximise participant success

Design and deliver training materials and employment-readiness resources

Use a Train-the-Trainer model to build capability across our Support Worker team

Build partnerships with DES providers, local employers, and community stakeholders

Promote the program in collaboration with our Marketing team

Supervise Job Coaches and oversee daily delivery of participant support

Provide clear, impactful reporting to senior leadership and the steering committee

About You

You're a natural organiser and collaborator, passionate about creating inclusive opportunities and positive change. You bring:

Experience in the disability sector, employment services, community programs or related projects

Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence to lead and train others

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Teams, and SharePoint

A collaborative mindset and initiative to drive outcomes

A heart for purpose-led work and a belief in every person’s potential

Why Work With Us?

DARE Disability Support is a values-driven not-for-profit with over 60 years of experience supporting people with disability. We’re a close-knit team that values innovation, inclusion, and making a difference. You’ll join a positive workplace culture, enjoy flexibility, and contribute to something that matters every single day.