Job Summary
Remote / Work from Home
- $49.28 per hour
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 23rd Aug 2024
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > Moreton Bay Region
Remote / Work from Home
Speaking Up for You Inc (SUFY) is an independent Individual Social Advocacy Organisation for people with disability who live in Brisbane, Moreton Bay and Redlands regions. SUFY defends the human rights of the most marginalised and vulnerable people with disability through advocacy to address injustices and make a positive difference to their lives.
SUFY is a small special-purpose organisation – although its income and staff numbers fluctuate over time, it generally has a financial turnover of $2m and a staff team of 15-20.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workplace. We encourage people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse backgrounds to apply and to request reasonable adjustments if required to assist the application and recruitment process.
SUFY is seeking a Disability Advocate/Individual Advocate to work with and on behalf of vulnerable people with disability in the Moreton Bay region. The main role of the Individual Advocate is to advocate for the rights of individuals with disability in a wide range of situations. This challenging position requires an understanding of social advocacy, with demonstration of a strong sense of human rights and social justice, and a commitment to people with disability being included and living decent lives free from abuse, neglect and isolation.
The position will commence as soon as possible.
SUFY employees are employed under the conditions of an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement. The Individual Advocate’s role is full-time with the possibility of part-time. This position is a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2025 with the possibility of extension. All SUFY positions have a funding contingent continuing employment provision that employment will continue only if funding for the position is available. Pay and conditions are equivalent to Level 5 of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award. The role will be based around the Caboolture/Moreton Bay region. The advocate will primarily work from home with some requirement to attend the office in West End 4101 and office in the Moreton Bay region.
A position description including the selection criteria is attached.
It is imperative that EACH of the selection criteria is addressed.
Remote / Work from Home