Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 18th Jan 2021
The NDIS Advocacy and Engagement Officer directly reports to the Policy and Strategy Manager and is accountable to the Chief Executive Officer, 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 eligibility to necessary and reasonable supports under the scheme.
To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here or visit https://www.ahcwa.org.au.
Ideally, in addition to be 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.
In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA "C" Class Driver's Licence, and 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 $76,950.73 - $84,872.13 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:
All submissions must be received by the nominated closing date. In fairness to all applicants, late applications cannot be considered unless prior consent has been received under restricted circumstances.
For further information about this position please call Lailah Eloche, People and Culture Administrator on 08 9227 1631.
As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) in Western Australia. We exist to support and act on behalf of our 23 Member ACCHS throughout WA, actively responding to their individual and collective needs.
Governed by an Aboriginal Board of Directors who represent all regions in Western Australia, AHCWA aims to promote and strengthen the ACCHS' Model of Care; a model that is built around the delivery of comprehensive, holistic, and culturally secure primary health care services.
AHCWA is a community organisation that focusses on making a difference to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. We work together as a team; to respect and understand the social and cultural needs; to network; to provide support; to advocate; to influence policy; to monitor performance; and to build work capacity to help improve and strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal people and their communities.
AHCWA is also has a training and development centre that delivers a variety of training programs and short courses to enhance the capacity of the ACCHS workforce.
The organisation operates on the foundational pillars of Aboriginal leadership, self-determination and cultural diversity that underpin and shape the way the organisation conducts its business.
These values are designed to guide and promote a strong, high performing organisational culture that is responsive to the state-wide needs of our Member Services and assist us in delivering our vision.
Culture | Resilience | Accountability | Collaboration | Passion | Integrity
To find out more about AHCWA, visit our website at www.ahcwa.org.au.