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Your new role

• Collaborate with the IAC’s Principal Member, IAC members, IAC Reference Group members, and the IAC Secretariat to identify and propose solutions to strategic challenges facing the Agency and its participants.
• Support reference group members from diverse cohorts to effectively engage with the IAC.
• Provide pre-briefs and mentoring as needed.
• Facilitate discussions during reference group meetings.
• Conduct research on behalf of the reference groups.
• Assist in developing and delivering discussion papers, reports, and advice to the IAC for submission to the Board.
• Support independent projects on special topics from the IAC and reference group work plans.
• Advance the work of IAC subgroups and joint working groups.
• Support the induction of new IAC and reference group members.

What you'll need to succeed

• Deep understanding of lived experiences and the disability sector, providing expert advice and strategic direction recognized as authoritative.
• Strong strategic grasp of the operating environment, especially regarding those living with disabilities and the advice the IAC may offer.
• Proficient in delivering technical advice and subject matter expertise to support the provision of advice, ensuring optimal outcomes for people with disabilities in Australia.
• Experienced at developing and implementing strategic advice and research to continually enhance the provision of advice.
• Skilled in crafting advice that integrates workplans, corporate priorities, the disability system, and its mainstream interfaces.
• Proven experience in managing strategic, advisory, or legislated relationships.
• Adept at writing for government organisations and producing plain English documentation.
• Capable of representing the IAC in high-level discussions and negotiations with key stakeholders, including external providers and organisations, to share information, clarify expectations, and influence outcomes.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive hourly rate circa contract + superannuation
• Joining a great team culture where contractors work collaboratively alongside permanent APS staff
• The opportunity to learn new content give back to the nation, influencing national policy and programs.
• Support throughout the contract

What you need to do now

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