Project Officer – Events Full Time Contract to 30th June 2026 Option to work from multiple locations Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia? With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities. About You The Project Officer leads and coordinates projects and event initiatives that support building the capacity of mainstream community to provide inclusive and accessible services to support with disability. Reporting to the Manager, Disability Strategy and Transformation, you will lead collaborative events within SSI and work closely with internal and external stakeholders. This role requires highly developed communication and event organisational skills, with responsibility for delivering high-quality events and project plans within tight timeframes. You will bring a strong understanding of the NDIS, as well as a practical, working knowledge of the role of Local Area Coordinators (LACs). A strong connection to business needs and a continuous improvement mindset are essential to ensure effective project scoping and implementation. You’ll bring proven experience working in the sector, with a strong background in leading and coordinating community events. This role requires you to have experience and be confident in managing projects end-to-end, including reporting through project management tools, meeting project timeframes and being able to successfully measure impact and outcomes. You will require excellent communication skills that include experience in liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including people with disability and community organisations. If you’re highly organised, proactive, and passionate about delivering well-run, inclusive community initiatives, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success. Essential Criteria Lead the planning and delivery of events in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all activities support the strategic priorities of the SSI LAC program. Use event management principles and practices to coordinate and manage multiple events and priorities, managing timelines, budget, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Support SSI LAC Leadership team in developing and delivering initiatives in alignment with operational and strategic priorities. Project Management experience including completing and reporting through project management tools, ensuring milestones are delivered on time within scope and within budget and ensuring high‑quality execution across all stages of planning and delivery. Report preparation and writing that clearly demonstrates the outcomes and measurement of impact of events and projects that have been delivered. About Us Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally. About our Benefits Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay! Industry leading flexible working arrangement supported to work from home and office, including 9-day fortnight; Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth. Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities About our Recruitment Process SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people’s safety, and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment. Our Commitment to Diversity SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. To Apply If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Applications close Wednesday, 11th February 2026 If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at talent@ssi.org.au or tung@ssi.org.au or call us at 0468 836 759 A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future. SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process, (including the application form), and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at talent@ssi.org.au Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.
