Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 31st Aug 2021
The NDIS Advocacy and Engagement Officer directly reports to the Policy and Strategy Manager and is accountable to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and is responsible for supporting WA Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) as disability service providers under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
The position will support WA ACCHS to engage with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and their communities to improve access for Aboriginal people with disability to participate in the NDIS. The NDIS Advocacy and Engagement Officer will also facilitate increased awareness within Aboriginal communities of the NDIS, and undertake advocacy to ensure the scheme meets the needs of Aboriginal people with disability.
To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here, or visit https://www.ahcwa.org.au
To be considered for this position, you must have:
Ideally, in addition to the above, we are looking for someone who:
The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.
Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.
While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $78,489.75 - $86,569.58 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:
For further information about this position please call a People and Culture Representative on 08 9227 1631.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.