Job description

Who are Inclusion Australia?

Inclusion Australia is the national representative organisation for people with an intellectual disability and their families. We have been working strategically, with passion and dedication to advocate for greater inclusion of people with an intellectual disability in all levels of Australian society, for 70 years.

- This is a fully remote role, open to you wherever you live in Australia.
- This is a senior leadership role paid at the SCHADS Award Level 8.1 salary.
- The role can be part time at 0.8 FTE 30 hours per week to full time 38 hours per week, across 4 or 5 days.
- You can choose your working hours between 7.30am and 6pm your local time.
- This is a contract role, the end date is to be confirmed.

Why join us?

- Salary packaging available.
- Great flexibility - choose your working hours, work from home (WFH), and ask us about other flexibility to suit your personal needs.
- Opportunities for professional growth and impact.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- A job that makes a difference.

Join Inclusion Australia (IA) and be a part of a team that is dedicated to creating a more inclusive and equitable society.

Purpose of this role

Your role as Program Oversight and Assurance Director is to make sure that Inclusion Australia consistently delivers high-quality, compliant, and impactful projects.

You will oversee our project portfolio, identify trends, strengthen relationships with government and project partners, and lead the continuous improvement of project management, quality systems, and governance.

You will make sure we consistently deliver on our contractual commitments while making the greatest possible impact to the lives of people with an intellectual disability.

What you will do

Strategic Oversight of Inclusion Australia (IA)’s Projects

- Oversee IA’s project portfolio to make sure projects are aligned with organisational strategy, contractual commitments, legislation, and all other desired outcomes

Project Management Framework

- Develop and maintain the IA’s project management framework so that projects are consistent, inclusive, and compliant

Contract Management

- Develop and implement a framework for best practice contract management so that funding agreements and subcontractor arrangements are effectively governed, monitored and delivered

Project and Program Compliance & Assurance





- Oversee compliance of projects and programs with relevant national service and practice standards, legislative requirements, and contractual obligations within funding agreements

Quality and Continuous Improvement

- Lead continuous within the project team improvement to strengthen project delivery, governance, compliance and organisational performance

Leadership and Strategic Advice

- Coach and lead senior members of the National Projects team
- Build and maintain strong relationships with IA team members, government, funders, project partners and other key stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and achieve strategic outcome

- Work collaboratively with CEO and IA leaders on organisational strategy, business development, priority initiatives, governance, risk management, and continuous improvement

Who we’re looking for

You have worked:

- For three or more years in a similar role (maybe with a similar organisation)
- In governance, project or contract management, or strategic advisory roles
- Supporting executive leadership through high-quality, authoritative reporting and advice
- Developing governance documentation, frameworks, and specialist reports aligned with relevant policies, standards and statutory obligations
- Successfully managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
- In a peak body or similar community sector organisation.

Ideally, you have:

- Understanding of how governance supports strategic alignment across project portfolios
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with project management software and tools, ideally ClickUp
- Experience working remotely and leading a remote team.

You are interested in:

- Human rights, social justice, and inclusion
- Being involved in meaningful work that makes a difference




- Politics and government relations
- Contemporary and inclusive leadership practices
- Actively being part of a passionate and diverse team who work remotely across Australia
- Sharing your knowledge generously and recognising the value in learning from others.

You may also have personal or close experience in working with people with an intellectual disability.

You must have a:

- Police Record Check
- Current employment Working with Children Check (or equivalent in your state or territory).

It would be an advantage (but it is not essential) if you have a university or TAFE qualification in project management, communications, social sciences, or a related field.

Equal opportunity

Inclusion Australia is an equal prospect employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We understand you may have unique needs during the application or interview process. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully and fairly, please let us know:

- Within your cover letter, or
- Via email to Meredith Wiseman at [email protected] (Inclusion Australia's people and culture partner) using the subject line: Program Oversight and Assurance Director - Remote / Work from Home enquiry via EthicalJobs, or
- Email to request a call back from Meredith for a confidential chat about your needs.

Please only use this email address to discuss your accommodation or adjustment needs. You can apply by using the “Apply Now” button.

We are dedicated to facilitating accessible and comfortable recruitment processes for everyone.

Next Steps

If this role makes you feel excited, then we want to hear from you.

There is no application deadline for this role. Please apply as soon as you are ready. We will be assessing applications as soon as we receive them.

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

We expect a high number of applications because this fully remote role is open to people living anywhere in Australia. We encourage you to apply if your lived and work experience aligns with what we’re looking for, and we appreciate the time and care that goes into every application.

This role is only open to people who have the right to work in Australia and reside in Australia due to practical and legal reasons.

📌 Program Oversight and Assurance Director - Remote / Work from Home (Canberra)
🏢 Inclusion Australia
📍 Canberra