Project Coordinator

• Make an impact on the Australian Deaf and hard of hearing community
• 12-month Fixed Term Contract
• Work from Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Sydney or Melbourne

Deaf Connect is seeking a passionate individual to support in the delivery of a range of rewarding projects and initiatives to create and deliver meaningful social impact on the Australian Deaf and hard of hearing community.

Under the direction of the Manager – Organisation Growth and Impact, the role oversees planning and delivery of externally funded projects to ensure impactful delivery of funded projects that creates maximum impact for the Deaf and hard of hearing communities across Australia. 

Working as a key member of the supportive Impact team, this role will work collaboratively with other members of the team to ensure project initiatives and activities are delivered according to agreed project outcomes. 

In your application, let us know if you have these key skills: 

• Demonstrated experience scoping, coordinating, and implementing project tasks and activities 
• Knowledge of project management methodologies 
• Success in building strategic partnerships and relationships with external organisations and stakeholders 

• High level interpersonal and communication skills 
•  In-depth understanding of opportunities and challenges facing Deaf and hard of hearing Australians 
• Demonstrated experience with all Microsoft Office programs, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook or similar 

You should also let us know if you have these other great skills: 

• Demonstrated experience in disability sector and/or community development and/or strategic engagement with external organisations and stakeholders   
• Engaging with Deaf and hard of hearing people and community groups 

Deaf Connect is the largest whole-of-life service provider for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing Australians, with offices across Queensland and NSW, as well in Adelaide, Melbourne and Darwin.  
 
We stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture and language. 
 
We offer an attractive benefits program including: 

• Salary packaging, enabling you to make huge savings on tax and maximise your pay 
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home options 
• Discount membership to gyms and facilities throughout Australia 
• Free annual flu vaccinations 
• Free comprehensive online learning portal 

• Financial support to learn Auslan and gain nationally recognised qualifications through our own Registered Training Organisation 
• Free financial wellness support through our default super fund 

Join our innovative, collaborative and supportive team and know that your contribution is making a difference to the lives of Deaf and hard of hearing Australians.    

Please submit your application by emailing hr@deafconnect.org.au. 

To apply you must submit the following:    

• Either a Cover Letter or Auslan recording outlining how your skills and experience meet the position requirements as outlined in the position description (no more than 1.5 pages or 5 min Auslan recording)   
• An up-to-date resume including your name, contact details, employment history and qualifications.    

Position Description

If you have further questions about the role you can contact Human Resources on hr@deafconnect.org.au   

Deaf Connect is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate will require a NDIS WC and to provide evidence of Covid-19 vaccination prior to commencement.