ColourFull Abilities is based on unceded Kaurna Land. ColourFull Abilities acknowledges that the lands on which we live and work on are unceded Aboriginal lands.

ColourFull Abilities recognises that our LGBTQIA+ spaces are still on a journey of decolonisation, and commits to working together to decolonise LGBTQIA+ and disability spaces.

Always was, Always will be Aboriginal Land.

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ColourFull Abilities is an organisation that focuses on the coming together of people from multiple diverse groups in particular people with a disability and members of LGBTQIA+ communities. We aim to increase social and community participation for individuals with a NDIS plan, and provide a safe space for people to accept themselves for who they are whilst achieving their personal goals. We service Kaurna (Adelaide plains) and Peramangk (Adelaide Hills) lands.

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There is an expectation that all application requirements (found below) will be followed for your application to be considered.

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The Role

To engage with external stakeholders in a way that is representative of the culture and vision of ColourFull Abilities. The Community & Training Officer is integral to the growth and development of the organisation, as well community knowledge and understanding of the intersectionality of disability and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Core objectives include:

- Representing ColourFull Abilities at external networking events

- Initiating, engaging and/or maintaining relationships with external stakeholders for the benefit of ColourFull Abilities

- Developing and reviewing Inclusivity Training content

- Presenting and facilitating Inclusivity Training to internal and external attendees

- Coordinate or provide support to the development, activities and/or research of relevant ColourFull Abilities’ projects and initiatives

- Administration and marketing support follow-up as needed before, during and after events and/or projects

- Marketing support as required

- Ad hoc event management or support

- Commit to ensuring that children and young people are safe from harm or risk of harm, valued and respected (see Child Safety Policy)





The above list is not exhaustive and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the company.

Role Specifications

- Formal qualifications in adult training, marketing, social media and/or business is well regarded

- Experience in a similar role/s highly regarded

- Mental Health First Aid certification (essential)

- LGBTQIA+ and/or disability sector lived and/or work experience (desirable)

- Experience in hosting stalls and/or organising small scale events

- Experience developing/facilitating adult learning

- Strong understandings of:

- LGBTQIA+ communities; especially in relation to the intersections of LGBTQIA+ and disability (essential)

- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) understanding for the scope of the role (desirable)

- Proven experience with Google Workplace (essential)

- Proven experience with Canva, Meta, LinkedIn (desirable)

- NDIS Check (essential before commencement)

- Relevant Police Check (essential before commencement)

- Driver’s licence (desirable)

- Current First Aid (HLTAID011) & CPR (HLTAID009) certifications (essential before commencement)

- Completion of all NDIS Quality & Safety Commission training - please find the link to the courses here: https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/ (essential before commencement)

About You

Independent worker: the ability to complete required tasks without team support.

Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.

Person-centred approach: provide insight to stakeholders about the importance of recognising and supporting intersectionality in a way which centres the needs and goals of members of disability communities.





Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.

Brand Representation: ability to represent ColourFull Abilities in a professional manner whilst providing training.

Public speaker: ability to confidently convey complex information to a group of training attendees, and an ability to field complex questions.

Teamwork: proven ability to work in a changing work environment and to work both independently and part of a team.

Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given and carry out administrative duties in an effective and timely manner.

Why ColourFull Abilities?

- Continued learning and professional development

- Regular opportunities for personal and professional growth and reflection

- In-house training and development opportunities

- Collaborative and flexible approach to working in the Disability sector

- Mental health, neurodivergent and disability positive work culture

- Community and Queer values

- Capacity and empowerment building of the wider community with regards to the intersections of Disability and LGBTQIA+

- Opportunities for growth with a growing organisation

- Opportunities to contribute positively and provide feedback within the organisational management structure

Application Requirements

Please note: Depending on the volume of applications we receive, we may not consider any applications which do not adhere to the following application requirements.

Your application will

- showcase how you and your experience align with the above listed Job Specifications,

- reflect on how ColourFull Abilities’ expectations, as listed on our website, represent themselves in your everyday life, and

- answer the following question:

- The intersection of Disability and LGBTQIA+ is often underfunded and underserviced. Why do you think a LGBTQIA+ specific disability service is important, whilst so many mainstream disability services are working towards cultural competency?

📌 Community & Training Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 ColourFull Abilities
📍 Adelaide