• Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
• Salary: $97,182 - $110,708 plus superannuation
• Position No: 46883
• Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
• Contact Officer: Emilie Traeger on [email protected] using the subject line: Advocate enquiry via EthicalJobs or (02) 6205 2222

Who are we looking for

Are you looking for a challenging role working to uphold human rights and create lasting change? If so, we have the role for you!

The ACT Public Advocate (PA) and Children and Young People Commissioner (CYPC) is seeking a passionate, highly organised, and motivated Advocate who will work to uphold the PA’s statutory oversight functions to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and rights of Canberran’s experiencing vulnerability.

Working within a team environment, the Advocate is responsible for representing the PA in advocacy and oversight activities, which includes individual and systemic advocacy, monitoring and oversight of service systems, systemic reform processes, and systemic review projects.

The successful applicant will apply their excellent human services and organisational skills to efficiently and effectively triage a wide range of information received by the PA and respond to matters from an individual and systemic perspective. This role perfectly blends direct client engagement with systemic reform opportunities. You will work at an individual and systemic level to make positive and lasting changes across a range of services including Mental Health, Out of Home Care, and Youth Justice services.

The ACT Human Rights Commission values its diverse work team. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eligibility / Other requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as Social Work, Psychology, Law, Mental Health, Child Protection, etc. are highly desirable.
• Driver’s License (C class) is highly desirable.
• This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) - Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au).

Notes

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply

Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include a supporting statement of no more than a  addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and the Behavioural Capabilities as detailed in the Position Description and a current curriculum vitae/resume, including the details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the "Apply Now" Button below.

A position description is attached.