Employment Opportunities

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday the 14th of October 2025. 

Are you passionate about advancing the rights of women and gender diverse people with disabilities?

Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV) is a vibrant organisation of women and gender diverse people with disabilities working for women and gender diverse people with disabilities in Victoria.

WDV is the peak organisation for women and gender diverse people with disabilities in Victoria. WDV’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan envisions a safe and fulfilling life for all women and gender diverse people with disabilities in Victoria.

Our strategic priorities are to:

• Establish research partnerships with a focus on inclusion, health, gendered violence, sexual autonomy and economic justice.
• Build gender-based accessibility and inclusion expertise across Victoria.
• Work to dismantle ableist and sexist attitudes and systems, develop community understanding of rights and educate and empower members to live safe and fulfilling lives.
• Embed a member and community-led approach to advocacy and system change.
• Enhance WDV’s operational efficiency and funding resilience.

WDV values are accountability, diversity, inclusion, impact, equity, respect, accessibility, creativity, collaboration and empowerment.

About the role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Program Support Officer to join our friendly team.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Supporting the administration and coordination of the G&D Program training activities. 
• Supporting the administration and coordination of the Enabling Women Program training activities. 
• Contributing knowledge and expertise in prevention of violence against women and gender diverse people with disabilities and gender and disability equity. 
• Contributing knowledge and expertise in the empowerment of women and gender diverse people with disabilities. 
• Supporting other G&D and CIWE Programs activities as required. 

About you:

This role will suit someone looking for a role in which they are actively working towards justice, equity, inclusion and access for women and gender diverse people with disabilities.

Our ideal candidate is organised and an excellent team player with demonstrated experience in community engagement and connection. Equality, social justice and human rights underpin your work ethos.

You have lived experience of disability or extensive knowledge of the diversity of disability. You are part of a team and can also work autonomously when needed. You thrive in collaborative environments working with peers and hub members. You are confident in group settings and one to one engagement. WDV encourages cross team collaboration that includes policy and advocacy, gender and diversity, and operations and communications. WDV encourages mutually beneficial relationships with other stakeholders with shared values.

What we offer:

• Disability Leave
• Cultural Leave
• Flexible / hybrid working environment
• A diverse and supportive team
• We have a disability friendly work environment

We particularly encourage applications from women and gender diverse people with disabilities, including those from diverse backgrounds including LGBTIQA+, First Nations and migrant and refugee backgrounds.

Please refer to the Position Description for full instructions. 

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Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday the 14^th of October 2025.

IMPORTANT: Only applicants who provide all the documents required will be considered.

Any enquiries regarding the role, please contact Soizic Brohan on (03) 9286 7805 or email Recruitment at [email protected] using the subject line: Program Support Officer. Do not send applications to this email address.