• Canberra ACT 2600 AU
• Full Time
• $125,344 - $134,527

Are you looking for a challenging role working to uphold human rights and create lasting change? If so, we look forward to receiving your application!

The ACT Public Advocate (who is also the Children and Young People Commissioner) is seeking a passionate, highly organised, and motivated Senior Advocate to support her in exercising her statutory oversight functions, which protect and promote the rights, safety, and wellbeing of Canberran’s experiencing vulnerability.

Senior Advocates are responsible for leading small, specialised teams undertaking individual and systemic advocacy, oversight of service systems, systemic reform processes and projects.

The successful applicant for this permanent position will apply their excellent organisational, human services, and/or legal skills to effectively triage and respond to a wide range of information received by the Public Advocate and will take the lead in exercising the Public Advocate's functions in supporting vulnerable people involved with protection matters at the courts. 

This role perfectly blends leadership, direct client engagement, and systemic reform opportunities to make positive and lasting change across a range of services including mental health, disability, and personal/family/workplace violence.

The ACT Human Rights Commission values its diverse work team. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as Social Work, Psychology, Law, Mental Health, Child Protection, etc. are highly desirable.
2. This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
3. Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au) 

Notes: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: 

Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include a supporting statement of no more than a three-page pitch addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and the Behavioural Capabilities as detailed in the attached Position Description and a current curriculum vitae/resume, including the details of two referees.

For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au