• Full time – 37.5 hours per week

The Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre (EDAC) is seeking to employ a full time Regional Advocacy Officer for its Kimberley service. This is a contracted position to 30 June 2020. Based in Broome, the Kimberley Disability Advocacy (KDA) Service provides independent individual advocacy, information and referral services for people with disability living in the Kimberley, and their families/carers, who are experiencing problems such as discrimination and abuse, grievances with and barriers to accessing appropriate supports and services. This will include advocacy support for clients accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The successful applicant will be expected to have experience and skills in individual advocacy, experience and/or knowledge of community work in a regional/remote setting and a good knowledge of communities and services in the Kimberley region of WA. You will possess sound interpersonal and communication skills to effectively participate in, liaise and network with relevant services and committees to promote KDA and the rights of people with disability.

Reporting to EDAC’s Management based in Perth, the preferred candidate must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. The work will involve regular travel to towns and remote communities across the Kimberley. You will be required to stay overnight on these occasions for which accommodation and meal allowances will be payable. The successful applicant will also provide individual advocacy services via the telephone and SKYPE.

Salary: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Paypoint 7.1. Salary packaging options are available within ATO limits and guidelines. A shared, company-owned vehicle is provided for work purposes. Regular support, training and professional development opportunities are provided.

EDAC is an EEO employer and has an affirmative action policy that applies for people with disability. People with a disability and/or of Aboriginal and ethno-culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

A full Position Description is attached below.