Careers

• Full time, permanent opportunity
• Ability to negotiate adjustments and flexibility
• An organisation committed to gender pay equity
• A profit for purpose dedicated to achieving inclusion through innovation

About Bedford

Bedford exists to support people with disability to live the life they choose through a diverse range of skill-building opportunities, from social activities, experiences, supported employment and open employment. Underpinning this is the belief that diversity, inclusion and acceptance equals belonging for people of all abilities.

People with disability who live, work, and receive support from Bedford need to do more than just get by, they should be given the opportunity and resources to learn, grow and live meaningful, confident lives.

About the Role

This newly created position can be performed from a number of Bedford’s metropolitan sites and reports to the Chief Operating Officer of Bedford Social Enterprises. It is a strategic role that will be responsible for creating frameworks and executing activities to assist Bedford in achieving its social impact goals that can also be replicated and adapted to support other organisations in reaching their own goals and targets.

Other key responsibilities include:

• strategy development and implementation
• project management and execution
• stakeholder engagement
• impact measurement and reporting
• social enterprise model development

About You

This role is suited to a person with a genuine interest and passion for creating opportunities and processes to increase diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in the workforce. Experience and an interest in disability from an education and training, social work or employment supports background is desired, as is the ability to use a co-designing approach to map processes. The successful candidate for this role does not necessarily need to meet every requirement but must have a growth mindset with the ability to develop into the role.

Other knowledge, skills and attributes include:

• a qualification in disability, social work, business, psychology, operations, education or other related field is desired, or equivalent experience
• solid business acumen and understanding of project management
• understanding of employment supports and pathways to employment
• experience in people focused operations
• strong communication and interpersonal skills

For this role, the following documents must be provided prior to a formal offer of employment with Bedford.

• A National Police Clearance (no older than six months old)
• NDIS worker screening clearance, or other NDIS approved clearance to work in the disability sector
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• 100 points of identification

What’s in it for you?

• Reduce the amount of tax you pay each year with access to generous PBI salary packaging which can be used towards paying rent, mortgage, utilities, loan repayments, childcare, novated leases and more
• Join an organisation that is truly committed to creating and sharing frameworks to support people with disability to achieve their goals and live the life they choose
• Work in an organisation with dedicated Mental Health First Aid Officers and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Access to the Bedford rewards and recognition program where points can be redeemed for a range of gift cards
• Discounted tickets to Bedford’s annual gala event
• Onsite parking and flexibility to work across a number of locations in metropolitan South Australia
• The ability to request and negotiate flexibility and adjustments to support you in the workplace

If you would like to enquire further about this opportunity, please contact Ellisha Tonkin, Talent Attraction Manager on 08 8275 0204 or at recruitment@bedfordgroup.com.au. All enquires will be treated in confidence.

Applications close Wednesday 30th October 2024 - Click here to apply.

At Bedford, we believe in fostering a diverse, accepting, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from individuals of all gender identities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, and those with disabilities.

Please do not hesitate to contact Bedford Recruitment on 08 8275 0211 or via email at recruitment@bedfordgroup.com.au to discuss any adjustments, or access needs. We're committed to promoting a welcoming and supportive environment for all candidates, and we look forward to hearing from you.