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Employment Opportunity: Project Coordinator
- Full time, fixed term. End date 26 June 2026.
- Start date: 2nd March 2026.
- Work from home.
- Level 5 under the SCHADS award.
- Report to General Manager Operations, no direct reports.
- Your lived experience of blindness or vision impairment is a highly valued asset, and we encourage you to apply.
- Work for passion – in a not-for-profit.
About us
Blind Citizens Australia, (BCA) is the national representative organisation of people who are blind or vision impaired. Our mission is to inform, connect and empower Australians who are blind or vision impaired and the broader community.
We are a small but geographically diverse team working closely to achieve our mission. We thrive on communication, innovation, collaboration and making a difference in the lives of our members. We are a workforce made up of 50% of people with disability. You will need to be comfortable working with, for, and in partnership with all staff, members and partners who are blind or vision impaired.
We enjoy supporting each other, making things happen and offer a diverse working experience.
About you
Projects are your thing; you thrive on coming up with ideas and making them happen, while continuing to build and develop partnerships, and achieving the deliverables of the project. You are a self-starter, creative, hands-on and flexible. Your strong communication skills effectively convey ideas, collaborate with teams and engage with key stakeholders. You have a strong understanding of accessibility and how this relates to people who are blind or vision impaired and their employment journey.
The stuff you need to know
Position Purpose
This position is a parental leave cover for a project which is funded up until 30th June 2026. The Project Coordinator will manage the continued delivery of Blind Citizens Australia’s “Eye to the Future” project. Eye to the Future focuses on increasing employment opportunities for people who are blind or vision impaired through changing the perspectives of employers, recruiters and HR professionals.
A full handover will be provided by the current Project Coordinator between 2nd – 13th March.
Eye to the Future is funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DHDA) Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) Economic Participation grant. https://eyetothefuture.com.au/home/
The Eye to the Future project’s objectives are to:
- change perceptions within the workplace for people who are blind or vision impaired.
- showcase employment success stories.
- offer peer support opportunities.
- refine and develop tools, resources, and workshops to both employers and employees around: inclusion, accessibility, adaptive technology, and employability.
Roles and Responsibilities
- You will work autonomously and complete the agreed project outcomes.
- Manage all aspects of project development, administration and records management.
- Manage the monitoring and reporting requirements for projects, including data management and project evaluations.
- Represent BCA and the project objectives at external events.
- Develop and update resources and materials designed to promote inclusion, accessibility, adaptive technology, and employability.
- Develop opportunities for job seekers who are blind or vision impaired to access peer support and information.
- Ensure that the project outcomes are sustainable and ongoing.
Focus Areas for the Project
- Support the implementation of the RISE program, an emerging leaders course, including liaising with the course facilitator, and providing administrative support to participants and mentors of the program.
- Maintain connection with major partners, ensuring ongoing communication, updates and promoting collaboration and resource-sharing opportunities.
- Contribute to the final project report.
Key Selection Criteria
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to consult, negotiate effectively and develop networks with a range of people and partners.
- Demonstrated high-level project management skills and proven capability to manage complex projects with multiple priorities and deadlines on time and on budget, within a not-for-profit environment.
- An understanding of the employment landscape for people who are blind or vision impaired.
- Strong grasp of technology, especially Microsoft Word, Outlook and SharePoint.
- High-level conceptual skills, including the ability to solve complex problems.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write clear and accurate reports.
- Ability to develop online and in-person presentations and deliver effectively to various audiences.
- A strong commitment to improving employment outcomes for people who are blind or vision impaired.
Duty Statement
- The position has a national focus. The successful applicant can take advantage of flexible remote working arrangements, working from home.
- 38 hours per week (some weekend and evening work may be required).
- BCA seeks to prioritise diversity and inclusion, people with disability are encouraged to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us at the details below to discuss.
- It is a requirement that all BCA staff hold a current police check.
To apply for this position, please send your resume and a cover letter, addressing the selection criteria to recruitment@bca.org.au
To ensure accessibility for the recruitment team, we request that you send your application in Word format. For more information contact Angela Jaeschke on 1800 033 660. Please send your application by COB Wednesday, 28th January 2026.
Volunteer Opportunities at BCA
There are currently no specific volunteer roles available. However, we often require ad hoc administration or event support, so if you are interested in volunteering with us please contact us to let us know, so we can get in touch with you if an opportunity arises.