This is an important role where your cultural knowledge, lived experience, and professional expertise will help shape better, more inclusive systems and decisions.
About the Role
As an Independent Advisor, you will provide clear, culturally informed, and evidence-based advice to support how services and programs work for First Nations people with disabilities.
You will work with a range of stakeholders and provide an independent voice to ensure decisions are fair, inclusive, and culturally appropriate.
This role is a full time 6 month labour hire contract and can be performed Australia-wide, with flexible engagement requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide independent advice on how programs, policies, and services work for First Nations people with disabilities
- Support better understanding of NDIS access, experience, and outcomes
- Review documents and provide feedback in a clear and practical way
- Write reports, papers, and advice in plain English
- Identify opportunities to improve systems and outcomes
- Work with different groups, building strong and respectful relationships
- Help others understand complex environments and where change can make a difference
This role is identified and open to applicants from the First Nations community only.
You will bring:
- Strong understanding of First Nations communities and cultures
- Deep knowledge of the needs and experiences of people with disabilities
- Experience or understanding of how the NDIS works for First Nations people with disabilities
- The ability to think carefully and provide balanced, practical advice
- Strong communication skills, including writing in a way that is clear and easy to understand
- Ability to work in a changing environment and support others to navigate it
- A natural ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Qualifications in disability, health, policy, or a related field
- Experience writing reports, briefings, or advisory papers
- Experience working across government, community, or advisory environments
If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively you can contact Leanne Porter - leanne.porter@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
