The Role
As the AT Chat Project Lead, you will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, peer-led AT information and services. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Manage all key deliverables within the AT Chat Activity Work Plan.
- Lead a small team to deliver peer support informed by evidence-based practice.
- Report outcomes of grant deliverables to government departments.
- Build and maintain relationships with national disability organisations, peak bodies, and AT experts.
- Establish a new Consumer Reference Group to ensure AT resources remain peer-led and evidence informed.
- Represent iLA and AT Chat at conferences, workshops, expos, and sector events.
- Contribute to the improvement of AT Chat’s digital platforms, including CRM and website functionality.
- Co‑design AT information products with the community, marketing, and communications teams.
About You
You’re a collaborative and values driven leader who thrives in a peer led, purpose driven environment. You bring a mix of strategic thinking, operational capability, and empathy.
You will have:
- Experience delivering complex projects end to end, including planning, reporting, risk management, and evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and support small teams.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technical AT content into plain language.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship building capability.
- Knowledge of AT pathways, funding mechanisms (e.g., NDIS), and barriers to access.
- Lived experience of disability or significant experience working alongside people with disability in peer led models (highly regarded).
- Degree or diploma in Disability, Community Services, Project/Leadership Management, Public Health, or relevant experience in the disability or community sectors.
We Offer
At iLA, we champion inclusion, collaboration, wellbeing, and innovation. You’ll join a supportive organisation that values the voices of people with disability and embraces co‑design as a foundation for meaningful change.
- Rewarding work and being part of a “Values based” organisation – making a difference in people’s lives
- Fixed term position till 31 December 2027, with potential to extend depending on funding
- Full-time or part-time considered (1-0.8 FTE)
- Ongoing support and training, including Professional Development Plans
- Generous salary packaging, up to an additional $18,549 tax free FBT
- True work life balance with additional 3.5 days leave (pro-rata) & ability to purchase additional leave.
- Some ability to work from home.
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
- Health & Well-being Program including flu vaccination
To Apply
Register your interest today by submitting your resume and a cover letter, addressing how you meet the work-related requirements (in no more than 2 pages).
View full Position Description view at Join Our Team of Skilled and Professional Staff | ILA Australia (ilaustralia.org.au) or email hr@ilaustralia.org.au
Contact Jill Perry at jill.perry@ilaustralia.org.au to discuss the specifics of the position.
Applications close COB February 22, Short listing will commence immediately, along with interviewing. We thank you for your interest in ILA and reserve the right to fill the position before the close date.
A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check is a pre-requisite for this position at iLA.
Only those with the right to live & work in Australia need apply. No agency applications at this time.
Our purpose: We strive towards our mission of a community in which all abilities are valued, where people have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to participate.
Values: Passion, Integrity, Embracing, Authentic
We value our people at ILA and strive to have a positive and adaptive culture, one that aligns with our values; so cultural fit is just as important to us as qualifications, technical skill, and experience.
We promote and support diversity and inclusion in our workplace. If you require any additional support during the recruitment/interview phase, please contact hr@ilaustralia.org.au.