Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) is a member based national For Purpose organisation promoting independence for people with a spinal cord injury and other physical disabilities.

 

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our EmployAbility team in Melbourne as Business Development and Delivery Co-ordinator.

 

The Building Employer Confidence program (BEC) is designed to foster genuine workplace inclusion for people with physical disabilities by equipping employers with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to create more accessible and inclusive environments. 

 

The purpose of this position is actively work with both warm and cold leads building a robust pipeline of inclusive employers, and to build relationships with Victorian organisations through business development and stakeholder engagement to sell our Building Employer confidence workshops and undertake Disability Initial assessments on workplaces and workshop delivery.

 

Reporting to the Employer Engagement Manager, you will be fully trained in all aspects of the BEC program, receive comprehensive onboarding and ongoing.

 

This is a part time position, and it is classified as Level 3, Pay Point 4, under the Social, Community, Home Care, and Disability Services Industry Award.

 

Drawing on your own lived experience of living with a physical, you will include:

• Actively engaging in new business development within Victorian organisations and developing a pipeline of leads

• Assist with facilitation of all training workshops for the Building Employer Confidence Program.

• To conduct or oversee the completion of the Disability Inclusion Status Check (DISC) Assessment

• To develop and manage the Disability Action Plan (DAP) for the client following initial assessment.

• To deliver and facilitate disability awareness workshops, sessions, and presentations.

• To support the Post Placement Support (PPS) process.

About you

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to present disability awareness Training to groups of people within the corporate sector.

• Ability to build relationships with various stakeholders

• Previous experience with business development new and warm leads

• Good computer skills with Microsoft platforms

• Willing to travel to client sites for the delivery of workshops and presentations

Qualifications and Experience

• Training and Assessment qualifications are desirable but not essential

• Previous experience delivering workshops and, or training (preferred)

• Demonstrated business development and stakeholder management experience

• Experience working in the disability sector would be ideal

• Lived experience of a physical disability/condition

 

The successful applicant will need to obtain a National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Check and National Criminal History check.

 

SCIA has a dedicated, supportive and innovative culture and we are looking for someone who aligns with our team values by having a positive attitude, strong relationship building skills and a passion for improving the life of people with physical disability, their families and carers.

 

Please click the ‘APPLY’ button to submit your CV/resume and a short cover letter.

 

We invite candidates of all ages, people with a disability and First Nations Peoples to apply.

Please contact Miranda Fenwick at mfenwick@scia.org.au if you have any queries regarding this role.

Applications will close on 23rd October 2025.