This is where we post current vacancies within Blind Citizens Australia, as well as volunteer opportunities.
Employment Opportunity: Business Manager
- Remote workplace (work from home)
- 30 hours per week
- Work for passion – in a not-for-profit
- Focus on finances, human resources, risk, and governance
- Represent people who are blind or vision impaired
- Your lived experience with blindness or vision impairment is a highly valued asset, and we encourage you to apply.
About us
Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) is the national representative organisation of Australians who are blind or vision impaired. Our purpose is to inform, connect, and empower our community and the broader public. As a disability-led organisation, our CEO and Board of Directors all have lived experience of blindness or vision impairment.
We are a small, geographically diverse, and highly collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our members. We thrive on communication and innovation, and we pride ourselves on being a supportive workplace where we empower one another to “make things happen.”
At BCA, we understand that our strength lies in our different backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a truly flexible working experience and support adjusted hours to ensure our team can balance their professional and personal lives.
About you
You have an awareness of the issues faced by people who are bind or vision impaired such as accessibility, inclusion and impacts of discrimination.
You demonstrate operational excellence, with the ability to design and maintain rigorous systems that keep our organisation stable and strong. While you thrive on working with our small, collaborative team, you also understand the essential role of confidentiality and integrity in managing our “back-of-office” functions.
You are a practical problem-solver who enjoys working with people, but you also possess the discretion and meticulous attention to detail required to manage sensitive HR and financial data.
Position Fundamentals
Purpose
This position provides high-level oversight and hands-on management of BCA’s operations, including finance, IT, governance, human resources and risk. The Business Manager is responsible for strengthening BCA’s internal efficiencies and ensuring the “back-of-office” engine runs effectively to support the organisation’s strategic goals.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Financial Oversight: In consultation with the CEO, Treasurer and Finance Service Partner, oversee all accounting activities and payroll.
- Human Resources: Oversee all HR functions including recruitment, induction, performance review documentation, and compliance with the SCHADS Award and Fair Work legislation.
- Governance & Company Secretary: Act as a Co-Company Secretary to ensure BCA is compliant with ACNC and ASIC requirements, annual financial audits, and AGM procedures.
- Risk & Policy Framework: Lead the implementation of BCA’s risk management framework, maintain the Risk Register and ensure all organisational policies (WHS, Privacy, etc.) are fit for purpose.
- Systems & IT: In consultation with IT support, act as the Product Owner for the CRM to optimise data use and cybersecurity.
- People Leadership: Provide mentorship and support to direct reports, ensuring activities are integrated and aligned with BCA’s strategic operational plan.
- Board Support: In consultation with the CEO, Chair of the Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee, prepare briefing papers and budgets.
Reporting
Actively contributes to reporting for Federal and State Government funding, as required, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met.
Manage monthly board reports and ensure all reporting deadlines are met.
Administrative tasks, including answering phones, responding to emails, data entry, and reporting.
Reporting Relationships and Delegations:
This position reports to the CEO.
Direct Reports: Information and Administration Officer, Communications Coordinator, Fundraising Manager.
Key Selection Criteria
- Mastery of written and verbal communication, ensuring clarity and impact.
- Proven ability to convey complex information concisely and compellingly, both written and spoken.
- Proven experience in organisational governance and the ability to represent BCA’s operational interests to internal and external stakeholders, such as auditors, Committees and the Board.
- Proven ability to establish relationships, collaborate and engage with relevant teams and stakeholders
- The ability to work collaboratively with staff in a remote environment; including the ability to be self-motivated in completing tasks to a deadline.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Conditions and Benefits
- This position is a fixed-term contract, until March 2028.
- The position has a national focus, and is a remote role, working from home.
- 30 hours per week (some weekend and evening work will be required).
- Salary is under the SCHADS Award – level 7.
- 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 recruitment@bca.org.au to arrange a time to discuss.
- Salary packaging benefits are available.
- Employment at BCA is subject to a clear National Police Check and the relevant state-based clearance for working with vulnerable people. These must be maintained throughout your employment.
- To be eligible for this position, you must have the legal right to work in Australia.
How to Apply
To apply for this position please send your resume and a response to the selection criteria, in word format to ensure accessibility for the recruitment team, to recruitment@bca.org.au using “Business Manager” in the subject line.
For more information contact us at recruitment@bca.org.au.
Applications close: 15th March 2026.
Employment Opportunity: Systemic Advocacy Lead
- Remote workplace (work from home)
- 28 hours per week
- Contractor position (ABN required) at $55 per hour + super
- Work for passion in a not-for-profit
- Facilitate systemic change by providing vital information to industry and government stakeholders to improve accessibility for Australians who are blind or vision impaired.
- Represent people who are blind or vision impaired.
- Your lived experience of blindness or vision impairment is a highly valued asset, and we encourage you to apply.
About us
Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) is the national representative organisation of Australians who are blind or vision impaired. Our purpose is to inform, connect, and empower our community and the broader public. As a disability-led organisation, our CEO and Board of Directors all have lived experience of blindness or vision impairment.
We are a small, geographically diverse, and highly collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our members. We thrive on communication and innovation, and we pride ourselves on being a supportive workplace where we empower one another to “make things happen.”
At BCA, we understand that our strength lies in our different backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a truly flexible working experience and support adjusted hours to ensure our team can balance their professional and personal lives.
About you
You are a skilled communicator with a deep understanding of systemic advocacy. You enjoy the process of translating complex accessibility needs into persuasive information for external stakeholders. You are a relationship builder who knows how to identify the right contacts within industry and government to drive change.
While you are comfortable working independently, you thrive on providing the strategic insight and evidence base that supports our advocacy goals. You have a nuanced understanding of the barriers faced by people who are blind or vision-impaired and are passionate about bridging the gap between current industry standards and true accessibility.
Position Fundamentals
Position Purpose
To execute BCA’s advocacy initiatives by delivering targeted information and building influential networks. The Systemic Advocacy Lead is responsible for devising, coordinating and delivering strategies, campaigns and projects as new opportunities arise and existing initiatives develop. This role will provide creativity in developing and implementing engaging campaigns, and ensure the dynamism, ambition and successful coordination of all aspects of a given campaign or project.
This position will consult with BCA members and partner organisations to prioritise advocacy topics. The role focuses on advancing systemic change, with the current topics of importance including audio description; taxi and rideshare refusals for dog guide handlers; accessible appliances; accepted forms of ID; Aged Care reform and inclusive employment.
The Federal Government’s responses to the Disability Royal Commission recommendations and progress will also influence priority areas.
Roles and Responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement & Industry Liaison:
- Act as the primary point of contact for industry and government, providing evidence-based information to drive systemic accessibility improvements.
- Represent BCA on relevant national committees and forums, offering technical and lived-experience insights to influence industry standards.
- Build collaborative relationships with advocacy partners to ensure a unified approach to systemic change.
Build Awareness:
- Execute targeted initiatives to increase awareness of relevant issues.
- Translate member and sector feedback and existing policy into persuasive briefings, reports, and info-kits that guide stakeholders toward actionable change.
- Develop and distribute educational resources and purposeful content that highlight lived-experience barriers and best-practice solutions.
- Monitor political and industry trends to ensure BCA’s advocacy resources remain timely and relevant.
Coordination, Consultation & Reporting:
- Consult with BCA members, blindness sector organisations, and advocacy organisations, to ensure all advocacy work and information sharing is grounded in current community priorities.
- Support the Policy Officer in distributing public policies to ensure they reach and influence the intended audiences.
- Track engagement metrics and industry progress to contribute to board reports.
- Perform essential administrative tasks, including email management and data entry.
Reporting Relationships and Delegations
This position currently reports to the CEO.
This position has no direct reports.
This position works closely and in collaboration with BCA’s Advocacy Officer, Policy Officer and others in the BCA team.
Key Selection Criteria
- Experience in using policy and research to develop and deliver targeted advocacy campaigns that drive systemic change.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, particularly in government and business.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into persuasive briefings and resources.
- The ability to represent the interests of people who are blind or vision impaired on committees and in professional forums.
- Skill in using community insights and data to map stakeholder landscapes and identify key influencers.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote environment, managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Experience in Policy, Campaigns, and Project Management.
Conditions and Benefits
- This position is a contract role up until June 2027.
- The position has a national focus and is a remote role, working from home.
- 28 hours per week (some weekend and evening work will 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 recruitment@bca.org.au to arrange a time to discuss.
- Employment at BCA is subject to a clear National Police Check and the relevant state-based clearance for working with vulnerable people. These must be maintained throughout your employment.
- To be eligible for this position, you must have the legal right to work in Australia.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please send your resume and a response to the selection criteria, in word format to ensure accessibility for the recruitment team, to recruitment@bca.org.au using “Systemic Advocacy Lead” in the subject line.
For more information, contact us at recruitment@bca.org.au. Applications close: 8th March 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.