Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 26th Sep 2022
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > South Brisbane
Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion (QAI) is an independent advocacy organisation whose purpose is to advocate for the protection and advancement of the needs, rights and lives of people with disability in Queensland. We do this by engaging in systemic advocacy through campaigns and submissions directed at attitudinal, law and policy change, and by supporting the development of a range of advocacy initiatives throughout our state. We also provide advocacy to individuals with disability through our four advocacy practices: Human Rights Advocacy Practice, Mental Health Advocacy Practice, NDIS Appeals and Disability Advocacy Practice. We are a registered charity and community legal service that works to uphold the principles of fundamental human rights, social justice and inclusion in community life.
The role of the Advocate is to deliver individual advocacy support to Queensland young people (birth to 18 years) with disability. Under the supervision and direction of the Principal Advocate and other senior QAI staff as required, the Advocate’s role will include providing advocacy, advice, information and referrals for clients of QAI and contributing to the systemic advocacy work and community legal education of QAI within the Disability Advocacy Practice.
The positions can be filled on a full-time or part-time basis, commencing as soon as possible. The role falls under the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHDS Award). It will be paid at Level 4 or 5, with pay point commensurate with experience.
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We are an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workplace and were the first organisation to opt-in to being bound by the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld). We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability to apply as the position would benefit from a person with lived experiences. Applicants are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments if required to assist the application and recruitment process. We pride ourselves on fostering a friendly and supportive workplace culture as we take the well-being of our staff seriously. Our well-being program includes staff activities such as walks by the river, yoga or potluck lunches, creating opportunities to connect with each other and take a break from our screens.
We also offer salary sacrificing options, a flexible work environment, professional supervision, paid parental leave and portable long service leave, which is now standard across the sector.
A position description is attached. QAI is willing to customise the role to facilitate candidates with disability.
Please address any questions to Caitlin, Principal Advocate on 07 3844 4200 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Young Peoples Advocate enquiry.