Independent Advocacy for People with Disabilities

RIGHTS IN ACTION INC. requires an advocate with professional experience in assisting people to uphold their human rights and address instances of abuse, neglect and exploitation.

22.5 hours per week.

Purpose of Position 

To provide high quality individual and systemic advocacy under the National Disability Advocacy Program framework that promotes and protects the human rights and social justice of people with disabilities; and to conduct NDIS internal reviews and NDIS external appeals under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. A demonstrated understanding of the practice of individual advocacy and its relationship to the lives of people with disabilities.
2. A demonstrated commitment to the principles of human rights and social justice.
3. Knowledge of social (systemic) advocacy in the current political and social environments.
4. Demonstrated ability to analyse, plan and implement advocacy strategies with or on behalf of people with disability.
5. Proven high-level communication (verbal & written) and problem-solving skills.
6. Demonstrated competency in the use of computer technology, in time management, file management, and the in the maintenance of records for statistical and data purposes.
7. A working knowledge of the relevant Acts and Legislation not limited to the Disability Services Act(s), the Disability Discrimination Act, Guardianship and Administration Act, Right to Information, Privacy Legislation, Mental Health Act and National Disability Insurance Scheme Act.
8. A current QLD driver’s license.
9. A current Working with Children (Blue Card) or capacity to obtain a Working with Children (Blue Card) and a Yellow Card Exemption notice.

Desirable

1. A tertiary qualification in a related discipline, or extensive previous experience working in human services.
2. Ability to work flexibly and possibly out of usual working hours
3. Certificate in First Aid & CPR

A full position description is available below.