SKILL SA - Community Network Connector

Do you care deeply about inclusion and community?  Do you have lived experience of disability or a strong connection to the disability community? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

JFA Purple Orange is looking for a SKILL SA Network Connector to join our team and support a peer network based in Whyalla for people with disability.

This role is part of ourSKILL SA project, which supports people with disability to build confidence, grow their networks and strengthen their voices through peer support and self-advocacy.

About the role:

• Help facilitate a peer network in Whyalla for people with disability

• Co-hosting monthly peer meetings and workshops

• Using you own lived experience and local knowledge to create welcoming inclusive spaces

• Collaborate with the SKILL SA team to co-design resources, identify barriers and contribute to policy and advocacy efforts

• Work alongside our existing SKILL SA team across the state

We are looking for someone who:

• Has lived experience of disability

• Is passionate about inclusion and community engagement

• Feels comfortable leading group conversations

• Knows their way around basic digital tools (email, Word etc)

• Has strong connections in the Whyalla disability community

This role is casual, around 6 hours a week.

A valid NDIS Worker Screening or ability to obtain one (with support from the organisation) is essential.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

To request a copy of the full role description please contact Andrew Gibson [email protected] or Alice Hyde [email protected]

We expect a person to grow into the role, developing with the network, and not be performing all duties from the start. The Role Description can look overwhelming at first, but don’t worry: Lived experience, a passion for advocacy and transferable skills are high in the list of criteria we look for in candidates. The desirable criteria can be developed progressively.

Please click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and cover letter. Applications close Noon on Monday 21 September. We may contact applicants before the advert closes.

JFA Purple Orange values diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and identities, including people with disability and First Nations people.

We offer an inclusive culture and flexible work arrangements so that all staff feel safe, valued and supported to achieve their best. For example, we have flexible work hours, we allow staff to work partly from home, and we provide accessible office equipment. We encourage requests for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process for all. We invite any queries or requests to ensure the recruitment process is barrier-free. 

For more information about us, visit our website Home - JFA Purple Orange

If you have further questions, please feel welcome to contact Andrew Gibson on [0413 854 863](tel:0413 854 863) or email [email protected]