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Down Syndrome Australia and the Down Syndrome Federation are committed to making a difference in the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families.

Career opportunities

July 2023

Down Syndrome Victoria – Club21 Facilitator, Shepparton

Club21 Shepparton is a social program for adults with Down syndrome aimed at fostering friendship, peer support, and community inclusion. Club21 promotes inclusion and acceptance of people with Down syndrome in the general community.

The social activities will be held on weekends in Shepparton. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced support worker to facilitate activities in the Shepparton community with our wonderful participants. This is a casual position.

To find out more view the job advertisement here or contact Helen More, Program Manager, on 9486 9600 or helenm@dsav.asn.au.

Previous opportunities

May 2022

Down Syndrome Victoria – MyTime Facilitators, Officers and Play Leaders

The MyTime program is an initiative funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS) and coordinated nationally by the Parenting Research Centre (PRC).

We are currently welcoming applications for MyTime Facilitators, MyTime Officers and Play Leaders in South East, North West, North East, and Western Victoria.

To find out more visit our Ethical Jobs page or contact Madison Robinson, MyTime Senior Manager, on 9486 9600 or madisonk@dsav.asn.au.

Find out more about this role by emailing info@dsav.asn.au

November 2021

Down Syndrome Victoria – Compliance Manager

We are looking for a Compliance Manager to join our team in a casual capacity (estimated up to 8 hours per week). The successful candidate will work in accordance with DSV’s compliance calendar, complete and coordinate audits, oversee various procedures including OHS, HR and incident management, and ensure DSV’s policy and procedures are current and adhering to relevant rules, regulations and legislation.

Read the Position Description here.

For more information and to submit your application addressing the Key Selection Criteria please email info@dsav.asn.au.

Applications close 5pm Thursday 11th November 2021.

Find out more about this role by emailing info@dsav.asn.au

July 2021

Down Syndrome Victoria – MyTime Play Helper

Down Syndrome Victoria is now advertising a position within our MyTime program.

We are looking for a MyTime Play Helper in Geelong.

For more information please email info@dsav.asn.au.

Applications close 5pm Friday 16th July 2021.

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Find out more about this role by emailing info@dsav.asn.au

July 2021

Down Syndrome Victoria – Employment Connections Project Manager

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) team as ‘Employment Connections’ Project Manager. DSV will contribute to the development of the Employment Connections project as part of the federation of Down syndrome associations in Australia, and will deliver the program within Victoria.This role is a part-time position (0.6 FTE, 23 hrs per week) to June 30 2022.

Find out more here.

Applications close 5pm Friday 9th July 2021.

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March 2021

Down Syndrome Victoria – Events Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) team as Events Coordinator. This role is responsible for the safe and successful running of DSV events and is a permanent part-time position.

Find out more here.

Applications close 5pm Friday 9th April 2021.

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Please contact your local State or territory Down syndrome association to express interest or find out more.

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Down Syndrome Australia and the Down Syndrome Federation work to make a difference for people with Down syndrome.

This means helping people with Down syndrome have better lives.

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Career Opportunities is when we are looking for people to come and work with us.

When there are jobs available for people to work with us, you can find them here.

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You can find information about working with us as a volunteer on our website.

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You can also contact the Down syndrome association in your state or territory.