DJA is a specialist advocacy organisation with over 30 years’ experience funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services to provide advocacy services to people with ongoing support needs associated with disability under three separate programs.

1. NATIONAL DISABILITY ADVOCACY PROGRAM (NDAP)

The disability advocacy support provided by DJA under the NDAP is Individual, Legal and Systemic Advocacy. See www.dja.org.au for more information

2. NDIS APPEALS SUPPORT

The disability advocacy support is provided by DJA to NDIS Participants in navigating the NDIS Appeals process who live the North East Melbourne Area are:

• Rejection as an NDIS Participant
• Internal Review of an NDIA decision
• Administrative Appeals Tribunal appeals against a decision by the NDIA

3. DISABILITY ROYAL COMMISSION (DRC)

The disability advocacy support is provided by DJA to people with disability who wish to engage with the DRC for:

• Assistance to prepare and lodge a submission to the DRC
• Assistance to prepare for and appear at a Public Hearing or private session with the DRC
• Assistance to prepare for and appear at a DRC Community Forum

Role of the Position

• The Administration Officer reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for providing effective and efficient administrative services.
• Electronic records are stored locally and on an external Cloud Server. The role will involve travel to carry out some of the Duties and Responsibilities listed below.
• Normal office hours are 9.00am-5.00pm, however, earlier morning and later evening work may be required. Days and hours of work are negotiable. You are expected to manage your time professionally.

See the attached Position Description for further details.

Call 03 94740077 during working hours to speak to the Administration Officer for further information or refer to our website at www.dja.org.au