Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 27th Sep 2021
Disability Advocacy NSW (DA), www.da.org.au is part of Advocacy Law Alliance Inc. www.advocacylaw.org.au. We are a not-for-profit service that believe that people with a disability have the right to equality, fairness, and a good quality of life. DA provides high quality social advocacy to support people with a disability across regional NSW.
Reporting to the Manager Advocacy. We are seeking a collaborative leader with experience working in the disability or social advocacy sector. As Regional Manager, known locally as Regional Coordinator, you will be responsible for leading a dispersed team of disability advocates, day to day you will manage the intake and assessment for the regions along with the delivery and coordination of regional requirements. You will also be responsible for monitoring and ensuring the service standards are met.
Along with leading the team, you will maintain a limited individual advocacy caseload and be an escalation point for complex matters. The role will be located in either our Tamworth or Armidale office, with periodic travel required to other offices across the region.
The successful candidate will be an experienced leader who has managed a team of professionals within a not-for-profit organisation. You will be ideally able to demonstrate:
People with disability or from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All applications will be assessed on merit against the selection criteria and in accordance with equal employment opportunity principles.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check and obtain a clear Working with Children Check.
Confidential enquiries regarding the position can be directed to Charlotte Rider (Acting Manager Advocacy) via 0429 540 340 or [email protected] using the subject line: Regional Coordinator - New England enquiry via EthicalJobs.