Career Opportunities

Employment Connections Project Manager

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) team as ‘Employment Connections’ Project Manager. DSV is a member of a national consortium led by Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) to deliver an employment project for people with Down syndrome.

This role is a 6-month contract position (22.8hrs per week over 3 or 4 days) to 31 July 2025 with strong possibility of extension.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of employment for people with disability and project management.

A desire to contribute to DSV’s vision of a society where people with Down syndrome are valued, reach their potential and are equal in every aspect of life is a must. Work from home or from our office in North Melbourne.

Read more and find the position description here and the full advertisement here.

Contact Karen Peters with any questions about the position at karenp@dsav.asn.au.

Volunteer & HR Coordinator

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Volunteer and HR Coordinator to join the Down Syndrome Victoria team on a part-time basis. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for managing our volunteer program and providing human resources support to our organisation. Based in our North Melbourne office or work from home options available, you will play a pivotal part in supporting our community work.

This position is permanent part time, 15 hours per week preferably over 3 days (Monday, Wednesday and Friday).

Applications need to be submitted by 30 November 2024.

Read more and find the position description here and the full advertisement here.

Contact Leonie White with any questions about the position at leonie@dsav.asn.au.

MyTime Play Leader & Facilitator positions

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). It is a facilitated peer support group that promotes connection to other families and their community.

MyTime Play Leader, south east Melbourne

The MyTime Play Leader is responsible during a MyTime group, to ensure a safe environment, provide age-appropriate activities for children, and to work with the facilitator. We are looking for a highly motivated play leader with experience working in the disability sector to join our MyTime team.

Read more and find the position description here.

MyTime Facilitator, Melton

We are looking to open a new MyTime group, located in Melton or surrounding suburbs. MyTime groups are conducted by a facilitator who is responsible for leading parent discussions on various topics throughout the term. The successful candidate will be well connected within the local area and work closely with the senior manager to build group membership.

Read more and find the position description here.

Contact Madison Robinson with any questions about the position at madisonk@dsav.asn.au.

Volunteer with us

You may also be interested in opportunities to get involved by volunteering.