Short term/contract role. Australia Day events. Not necessarily all sport, but a varied role, with the opportunity to make great contacts!
The purpose of this role is to assist and support the Project Officer with the development and implementation of strategies to improve opportunities for people with disability, and their families, to participate on Australia Day 2023.
Key accountabilities
Attend project team meetings
Attend site visits for Australia Day with the Events Team to run through accessibility and inclusion planning, including location of accessible viewing area, accessible amenities, quiet rooms, security check points
Attend meeting with Transport teams to confirm accessible pick up and drop off points and parking
Assist with booking Auslan Interpreters, buggy services, quiet rooms
Work with website team to confirm website content and accessibility map for Australia Day
Assist with signage and accessible ramps plan for Australia Day
Assist with the pre-registration of all guests that attend the accessible viewing areas on Australia Day
Assist with emailing factsheets to pre-registered guests
Assist with the planning of Wheelchair Basketball with Wheelchair Sports
Assist with volunteers’ requirements – ordering of uniforms, meal vouchers and accreditation
Assist with volunteer information packs and briefing volunteers of their role on Australia Day
Meet and greet guests on Australia Day and escorting them to their accessible viewing area
Essential requirements
Awareness and understanding of the different access needs of clients
Strong interpersonal skills
Awareness of the different forms of communication that may be required with clients
Sensitivity and Empathy
Problem solving ability
Ability to meet deadlines / eye for detail
Strong interpersonal and communications skills – communicating effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change quickly and efficiently
