YDAS is a core YACVic agency, funded by the Victorian Government. At YDAS, we place the human rights and interests of disabled young people* at the centre of our work. YDAS undertakes individual and policy advocacy, working with disabled young people to ensure that their human rights are upheld so they can access services and participate as valued and respected members of their communities.
*In this document YDAS uses identity first language (disabled young people), as per the advice of the YDAS Steering Committee, which is comprised of disabled young people. However, we recognise that language and identity are personal choices, and that some people may prefer to use other terms including person first language (young people with disability).
Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) is the peak body and leading policy advocate on young people's issues in Victoria. Our vision is that the rights of young people in Victoria are respected, and they are active, visible and valued in their communities. For over 60 years, YACVic has advocated for the best interests of young people (aged 12-25 years) and the sector that works with them. YACVic provides additional targeted advocacy and services through our key services, YACVic Rural and the Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS). YDAS is in the process of transitioning to independence in 2025.
The Intake & Individual Advocacy Officer’ will support the work of the YDAS Individual Advocacy service. You will work with disabled young people between the ages of 12 and 25 to make sure their human rights are met. You will work with disabled young people to achieve their advocacy goals, so they can access services and participate as valued and respected members of their community.
In addition to direct advocacy this role includes intake work. You will oversee the intake process and talk with disabled young people as well as their families, carers and organisations about their advocacy needs and our services.
This is a temporary 6 month contract, ending mid-January 2026.
YDAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disabled people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
YDAS promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people, including those with a disability, those who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or those from refugee or migrant backgrounds. We take child protection very seriously.
All employees are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards, including rigorous background, identity and reference checks. The successful applicant will require a current Working with Children Check and a satisfactory National Police Check (costs reimbursed) and must agree to comply with YDAS’s Code of Conduct, Child Safe policy and procedures.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mija Gwyn (she/her), Head of YDAS at [email protected] or the recruitment team at [email protected] using the subject line: Intake & Individual Advocacy Officer enquiry via Ethical Jobs.
Please refer to the full Position Description attached.