Job Description

As the Hub Liaison Officer, you are responsible for coordinating and facilitating the Barwon Leadership Hub and Online Leadership Hub to strengthen the leadership, participation and collective voice of women and gender diverse people with disabilities. The role builds inclusive leadership opportunities, facilitates member engagement and partnerships, and ensures the voices and lived experiences of women and gender diverse people with disabilities inform WDV's community and systemic advocacy and broader organisational priorities. The role is part time (0.4 FTE) Maximum term contract from the date of appointment to 30 June 2027.

The Successful Candidate Will

- Coordinate and facilitate the Barwon and Online Leadership Hubs
- Foster leadership development, peer connection and collective action
- Plan, facilitate and evaluate Hub meetings
- Build and maintain Hub and WDV membership
- Support members to actively participate in Hub activities, shared leadership opportunities, and group facilitation
- Coordinate the administration, logistics and delivery of Hub meetings, events and activities
- Maintain accurate records, collect data, and complete reporting on Hub activities, outcomes, and member engagement
- Contribute to WDV communications
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with local organisations and community stakeholders
- Maintain and uphold partnership agreements with host organisations where applicable
- Identify and communicate opportunities for partnerships, funding and in‑kind support
- Participate in WDV staff meetings, team meetings, supervision, and organisational activities
- Work collaboratively across Leadership Hubs,



leadership programs and WDV teams to identify and address the systemic barriers experienced by women and gender diverse people with disabilities
- Work with community organisations and stakeholders to raise awareness of identified barriers to participation and promote inclusive practice and community change
- Undertake other duties consistent with the position, as reasonably directed

About The Candidate

Are you passionate about advancing the rights of women and gender diverse people with disabilities?, * Commitment to the values and principles underpinning WDV

- Excellent attention to detail and time management
- Relevant qualifications or experience in social sciences /community development
- Highly developed communication and facilitation skills
- Awareness of the challenges of working in a field where disclosure can occur and an understanding of how to ensure wellbeing
- Knowledge of Barwon and the specific barriers to access which women and gender diverse people with disabilities may face
- Ability to work with limited supervision, manage competing priorities and find creative solutions to problems
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team
- Computer literacy skills
- Lived experience of disability, * Consent to check and release National Police Record with a satisfactory outcome
- Current Working with Children Check
- Australian Citizenship, permanent resident status or applicable work visa

Work Environment

- Competitive salary package
- 12.5% Superannuation
- Salary Packaging benefits
- Generous leave entitlements
- Professional development opportunities
- A supportive, values-driven workplace where your contribution makes a genuine difference
- Meaningful work that contributes to women and gender diverse people with disabilities to achieve their leadership goals

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📌 Hub Liaison Officer - Barwon - Geelong
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