Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 4th Jul 2024
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > Gaythorne
AMPARO Advocacy is a non-profit community organisation that undertakes independent individual and systemic advocacy with, and on behalf of people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds with disability.
AMPARO Advocacy’s vision is for people from a CALD background with disability to be accepted and respected as part of the diversity of Australian society, with access to information, services, and benefits, so that they can be included, participate, and contribute to family and community life.
AMPARO Advocacy Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a child safe organisation. AMPARO believes in diversity and as part of our recruitment policy, we encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and those who are from culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse, migrant and refugee backgrounds, and persons with disability.
We are seeking a person with a strong commitment to human rights and social justice principles for this 12-month full-time contract position as an Individual Advocate based in our office at Gaythorne.
This role demands a commitment to supporting the integrity of AMPARO Advocacy by maintaining a high standard of personal and professional conduct that supports our values and beliefs, including a commitment to:
We are recruiting an Individual Advocate for a 12-month full-time contract position, working 38 hours per week. Wages will be in line with Level 5 of the SCHADS Award and there is the option of Salary Sacrifice. There may be capacity to offer an extension to this contract period.
To engage in strategic independent advocacy that:
To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.
Should you wish to talk with someone about this position, please contact the Manager of AMPARO Advocacy Maureen Fordyce on (07) 3354 4900.
A position description is attached.
Please note: we require the successful applicant to have access to a fully insured vehicle. Mileage can be claimed
Mandatory Qualification Experiences
Qualifications in Social Sciences/ Human Services or equivalent
Selection Criteria
Preferable Qualification
It is preferable that the employee hold a current C class driver’s licence.