Project Officer - Housing

Queenslanders with Disability Network; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

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Salary sacrifice up to $15,900

Job summary

Queenslanders with Disability Network invites applications for a full-time Project Officer – Housing in Brisbane. This fixed-term contract runs until 30 June 2028, supporting housing work with diverse partners and engaging people with disability, families, carers, government and sector stakeholders.

Based in Brisbane, you will deliver projects, engage communities and contribute to policy and advocacy through high-quality resources and reports, under the Housing lead.

Qualifications

• Experience in engagement, co-design, research, policy or project delivery.
• Tertiary qualifications, or equivalent relevant experience, in disability, human services or a related field.
• Knowledge of disability, human services, policy or housing issues, and human rights, inclusion and lived experience.
• Strong written and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects, engagement activities, workshops, co-design processes, research and advocacy.
• Gather insights from QDN members and stakeholders, identify key themes and support workplans.
• Produce high-quality resources, submissions, reports, presentations and policy advice.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Writing

Teamwork

Policy

Education

Disability studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Queenslanders with Disability Network – Spring Hill QLD

Are you an organised, people-focused Project Officer who enjoys variety, teamwork and making a genuine difference? Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) is looking for a full-time Project Officer to join our Brisbane office and help keep our people, projects and programs running smoothly.

Brisbane | $ 105,577.68 per annum plus 12% superannuation | SCHADS Award Level 5.1

Are you an organised, people-focused Project Officer who enjoys variety, teamwork and making a genuine difference? Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) is looking for a full-time Project Officer to join our Brisbane office and help keep our people, projects and programs running smoothly.

Why Join QDN?

For more than 20 years, QDN has worked alongside people with disability to build a more inclusive Queensland. We are a human rights-based, member-led organisation representing a vibrant network of more than 3,000 people with disability and supporters across the state. Guided by our motto, “Nothing about us, without us,” we inform, connect, lead and influence change.

At QDN, you will be part of a collaborative, energetic team where people share ideas, celebrate achievements and pitch in to deliver meaningful work. This is a great opportunity to bring your administration skills to a purpose-driven workplace that values inclusion, connection, continuous improvement and a positive team culture.

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Project Officer – Housing to join QDN on a fixed term contract until 30 June 2028. Based in Brisbane, this hands‑on role will support QDN’s housing work by engaging with people with disability, families, carers, government, community organisations and sector stakeholders.

Working under the direction of the Housing lead, you will help deliver projects, engagement activities, workshops, co‑design processes, research and advocacy. You will gather insights from QDN members and stakeholders, identify key themes, support workplans and contribute to high‑quality resources, submissions, reports, presentations, communication materials and policy advice.

This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, collaboration and purpose. You will be part of a broader policy and project team where relationships, curiosity and practical problem‑solving are central to success.

About you

You are a confident communicator and natural relationship-builder who can engage respectfully and effectively with people with disability and a wide range of stakeholders. You bring strong analytical, writing and project coordination skills, and you enjoy turning complex information into clear, accessible and engaging content.

You will have knowledge of disability, human services, policy or housing issues, and understand the importance of human rights, inclusion and lived experience. Experience in engagement, co‑design, research, policy, project delivery or community‑based work will help you thrive in this role. Tertiary qualifications, or equivalent relevant experience, in disability, human services, social sciences or a related field are highly desirable.

People with disability, and people with family or other lived connections to disability, are strongly encouraged to apply.

What we offer

QDN offers meaningful work, a welcoming and inclusive team culture, and the opportunity to contribute to projects that matter. The role is classified under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Social and Community Services Employee Level 5.1, with remuneration of $105,577.68 per annum, plus 12% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading and the option to salary sacrifice up to $15,900 to increase your take‑home pay.

You will join a fun, passionate and purpose-driven workplace where your contribution is valued, your ideas are welcomed and your work can help shape a more inclusive Queensland.

Equality Statement

QDN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and cultures. We deeply value lived experience and strongly encourage applications from people with disability, and from people with family or community connections to disability.

QDN is committed to increasing employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

Applications close at 5pm on October 30, 2026.