Project Officer (Brain Injury Association of Tasmania)
Part-time 0.7 FTE, fixed-term position (till 30 September 2026)
Possibility of ongoing employment, subject to future funding
Applications close 28 January 2026 at 5pm. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed prior to the closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
About us
Established in 1998, the Brain Injury Association of Tasmania (BIAT) provides a public voice for all Tasmanians impacted by brain injury. BIAT is a state-wide, not-for-profit organisation recognised for its specialist knowledge of brain injury and its impacts on individuals, families, and communities.
Our values
Person-centred: People living with or impacted by brain injury are at the centre of everything we do.
Influence: We use our knowledge and experience to advocate for positive change.
Integrity: We act with integrity, uphold our Code of Conduct, and take responsibility for our decisions.
Collaboration: We foster strong collaboration within our organisation and across the community.
Openness: We share knowledge and learning and are transparent in our decision-making.
Excellence: We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work.
Diversity, accessibility and inclusion
BIAT values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. Applications from people of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed, including people with disability. Please contact BIAT to discuss any adjustments or accommodations that may support you during the recruitment process or throughout employment.
What we offer
Employee Assistance Program
Salary packaging options
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
About the project
The About Me Project delivers a capacity-building program supporting people living with brain injury and other disabilities. The program builds participants' insight, capacity, and confidence across four key areas of life: healthcare, education, employment, and disability support. Participants are supported to communicate decisions and choices and to exercise their human rights, including through the option to record a personalised "About Me" video.
The Employ Me Project sits within the About Me framework and delivers the employment module as a standalone program. It supports participants to pursue employment, volunteering, or further education goals and works with identified cohorts including people with brain injury in rural and remote Tasmania and people with cognitive impairment involved in the criminal justice system in Tasmania.
The About Me Project is funded by the Motor Accident Insurance Board (Tasmania).
The Employ Me Project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability, and Ageing.
Position summary
The About Me Project Officer is responsible for delivering and supporting the implementation of the About Me and Employ Me programs. This position is primarily aligned to the Employ Me module, while contributing to broader About Me program activities as required.
The role involves engaging with participants, facilitating sessions both in person and online, coordinating the development of participant videos, and contributing to ongoing program development through co-design and consultation. The Project Officer builds and maintains strong stakeholder relationships, ensures timely and accurate data collection and reporting, and supports related BIAT programs. The role requires strong communication, planning, and organisational skills, and a commitment to inclusive, person-centred practice.
Key duties
• Deliver the About Me program to participants, including facilitation of sessions online and face to face (locally and with intrastate travel), and filming and editing participant videos where required.
• Maximise positive outcomes for participants by delivering capacity-building activities and engaging with other services to support ongoing participation and referral pathways.
• Work strategically to maximise program outcomes for identified cohorts, for example adults with cognitive impairment involved in Tasmania's criminal justice system, and people with brain injury living in remote and rural areas of Tasmania.
• Facilitate and support About Me Project deliverables, including the development and maintenance of key project documentation and resources, and the recording, evaluation, and reporting of data.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including people with lived experience of disability, family members and carers, support services, employers, businesses, and community organisations.
• Under the direction of the Project Manager, contribute to ongoing program development, including consultations, co-design workshops, piloting, and refinement of programs and resources.
• Document progress and report regularly to ensure project activities are delivered on time, measures of success are monitored, risks are identified and managed, and activities remain within budget.
• Assist with other duties as required to support broader BIAT programs and organisational priorities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen program delivery, participant experience, and evaluation processes.
• Comply with organisational policies, funding requirements, and ethical, privacy and child safe obligations when working with participants and data.
Essential attributes
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory National Police Records Check.
• Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable Persons Registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication to meet diverse needs.
• Strong computing skills, including experience with Microsoft 365 and Zoom or the ability to quickly acquire these skills.
• Current Australian driver's licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and the ability to undertake regular intrastate travel and occasional work outside standard business hours.
Desirable attributes
• Lived or living experience of disability, or experience as a carer or family member of a person with disability.
• Understanding of community development, human rights, social inclusion, and community engagement principles.
• Experience delivering capacity-building, training, or education programs.
• Experience in videography, including filming and editing.
• Experience working in, or with, the not-for-profit or non-government sector.
Personal qualities
• Empathetic and person-centred.
• Creative and solution-focused.
• Culturally safe and inclusive.
• Professional and reliable.
• Flexible and resilient.
• Collaborative and supportive.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset.
Selection criteria
• Knowledge of brain injury and its impacts, or the demonstrated ability to acquire this knowledge quickly.
• Experience in project-based work, including documentation, program delivery, and outcome evaluation.
• Excellent ability to engage, communicate, and build positive relationships with diverse participants and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively to achieve project outcomes.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and manage complex or sensitive situations with professionalism.
For further information or to request the full position description, please email