Who is are-able?
At are-able, we recognise the unique strengths and perspectives that each person brings.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace - where ideas thrive, innovation grows, and people feel valued. Our organisation champions meaningful impact, professional growth, and a healthy balance between work and family.
With over 30 years of deep community connection, we continue to transform lives and foster opportunities. We are driven by our mission to do more for more people in more communities. We break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create an environment where everyone’s abilities are not only recognised but nurtured.
Why choose to work with are-able?
are-able is proud to be a Winner of the Australian Business Award for Employer of Choice. We foster a positive, high performing team culture built on respect, empathy, integrity and innovation. We seek passionate individuals who are driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
In return for your valued contribution, we offer:
- A family-friendly organisational culture with true work-life balance
- Attractive salary packaging to maximise your take home pay
- Me Days and bonus Christmas leave - additional leave days each year
Join us and be part of a team making a real impact in communities across Australia.
The Project Officer plays an important role in supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of are-able's tenders, grants, government engagement activities and strategic projects.
Working across the organisation, you will provide high-quality project and administrative support to ensure submissions, stakeholder engagement initiatives and key organisational projects are delivered on time, to a high standard and in line with organisational priorities. This includes coordinating project activities, managing documentation and records, monitoring actions and timelines, supporting internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
The role is integral to maintaining consistency, quality and compliance across tender, grant and government engagement activities, helping to ensure are-able's submissions and strategic projects are well planned, accurate, responsive and aligned with our purpose and long-term objectives.
Key Accountabilities include:
- gathering information from service, finance, corporate and leadership teams
- maintaining project plans, action registers, meeting notes and stakeholder records
- helping coordinate site visits, meetings and engagement activities involving government representatives
- escalating risks, delays or missing information to the relevant manager or senior leader
- drafting, editing and formatting content for submissions, briefings and supporting documents
- communicating clearly with staff about deadlines, responsibilities and required input
- maintaining document control for submissions, templates, meeting notes and briefing materials
- identifying opportunities to improve workflows, templates and internal processes
You will bring strong project coordination skills, with the ability to manage timelines, actions, documentation and competing priorities effectively. You will be a clear and accurate writer, capable of preparing, editing and presenting well-structured content for tenders, grants, briefings, reports and stakeholder communications. A high level of attention to detail is essential, including the ability to follow submission requirements, verify information, maintain accurate records and identify issues that require escalation.
You will be confident gathering, organising and summarising information from a range of internal and external sources. You will also build effective working relationships with staff, managers, senior leaders and external stakeholders, communicating clearly about deadlines, responsibilities and required input. You will be comfortable using digital systems, including Microsoft Office, shared files and project tracking tools such as Trello, to support record-keeping, reporting and follow-up.
You will demonstrate sound judgement, professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information, while working in a respectful, ethical and non-partisan manner that reflects are-able's purpose, values and commitment to inclusion.
Experience supporting tenders, grants, funding applications, submissions, project reporting, stakeholder engagement or government-related work will be highly regarded. Experience within a not-for-profit, disability, employment services, community services, training, youth or family services environment would also be beneficial.
A qualification in communications, business, project management, public policy, community services, administration or a related field will be highly regarded.
Relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.
The Feel-Good Parts
At are-able, every dollar of profit goes back into the communities we serve. Through the are-able Foundation, donations, and sponsorships, we’ve contributed over $1.6 million since 2004.
We are guided by our values:
- Integrity – We are honest, transparent, and accountable.
- Respect – We value diversity and empower every individual.
- Empathy – We listen and seek to understand different perspectives.
- Innovation – We embrace new ideas to create meaningful impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger.
To obtain a position description, please click on the link on our Careers page, or for more information, please call Stephanie Caunter | GM Marketing & Communications | 0448 695 111.
are-able is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and accessible recruitment practices. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and people of diverse sexualities and genders (LGBTIQA+).
If you require reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, or would like job information in an alternative format, we encourage you to contact our People & Culture team on 03 5564 7400 to discuss your needs.
