About the Position

Building on the current uni2beyond program hosted at the University of Sydney, the Centre for Disability Studies (CDS) aims to create a proven best model of practice for an Employment Transition Program that will serve as the gold standard for people with intellectual disability to attend university and transition to work. This initiative will empower both students and employers, ensuring successful and positive employment outcomes for graduates of our inclusive university program. With the benefit of an evidence-based engagement and transition program, we envisage future national engagement from university partners.

  • Part-Time (0.8 FTE)
  • Initial 2 year contract
  • Location – University of Sydney, Camperdown
  • Competitive salary (HEO Level 7) with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits

Roles and responsibilities

  • Create a best practice model for an Employment Transition Program for people with intellectual disability.
  • Co-design an internship module to be delivered to u2b alumni and students and build capacity with lived experience mentor(s) and supporter(s) in co-design and training delivery.
  • Engage experts in employment and transition planning to support preparedness for internship through a comprehensive system of learning, goal setting and person-centred supports.
  • Build long lasting relationships with employers and capacity within to employ people with intellectual disabilities.
  • Build collaboration across the employment eco-system, including but not limited to, NDIS; DES providers; mainstream employers to develop sustainable employment pathways for students with intellectual disability.

Essential Criteria

  • Master’s degree in related field in health, Social Science/Disability or equivalent
  • Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check, or willingness to obtain
  • Minimum 12 months’ experience in working and supporting people with intellectual disability
  • Experience working in community development and/or inclusion
  • Experience with project management and coordination
  • Deep knowledge of the NDIS, employment and disability sector

About the uni 2 beyond programme

uni 2 beyond is an award-winning social inclusion initiative run by CDS which supports participants with intellectual disabilities to take part in university life as audit (non-enrolled) students at the University of Sydney. More information is available: https://cds.org.au/education-training/u2b/

Please submit your application online. This should include your cover letter addressing the selection criteria as well as your resume detailing your qualifications and experience.

If you have any questions, please contact the hiring team cds@cds.org.au

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