• Part-time 3 days per week, fixed term until 30 June 2027
• SCHADS 5.1 $49.28/hr + up to $15,900 + $2,650/yr Tax benefits
• Covering Brisbane Region; Beenleigh to Redcliffe

About Us

ADA Australia is a statewide, not-for-profit, independent, community-based advocacy and education service, supporting and improving the wellbeing of older people and people with disability.

About the Role

ADA’s newly established Words 2 Action ILC (Information, Linkages and Capacity Building) project is now hiring new team members that share our values and passion for social justice for all. In this newly created exciting role you'll be part of a new team that will deliver information sessions and one-on-one self-advocacy support and training to people with disability.

Working within the community you'll be presenting, delivering and promoting ADA Australia’s Words 2 Action program at workshops, forums, community engagement and networking events across the region. The purpose of these activities (group and individually) is to ensure that people with disability, their families and carers, are aware of their rights and have the skills, knowledge and confidence to exercise those rights, particularly by building the capacity of participants to self-advocate.

Responsibilities include

• Assist with the design of program activities and resources.
• Deliver engaging group activities and individual support/ training in the community.
• Network and build external partnerships.
• Assist with the design of information session.
• Accurately complete all administration tasks.
• Ensure that all service targets are met or exceeded.
• Identify service gaps for continuous improvement.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sector and legislation.
• Other duties as reasonable required by line manager.

About you

• Experience presenting and communicating with groups and individuals.
• Experience working within the disability sector and advocacy practices.
• Good knowledge of social justice frameworks, human rights legislation and complaints process mechanisms.
• Solid problem solving skills with a solution focus.
• Engaging communication skills and empathetic interpersonal skills.
• Effective computer (client data bases) and administration skills.
• Tertiary qualified in social work / health / community or human services or relevant experience.

Benefits include

• Part time, 3 days per week (flexible on days).
• Fixed term until 30 June 2027.
• SCHADS 5.1 $49.28 / hr.
• Salary Packaging: up to $15,900 tax free + meals & entertainment benefit ($2,650).
• Flexible and family-friendly working options.
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service.

Essential Requirements

• Valid Australian Driver’s license.
• Current (within 3 years old) National Criminal History Certificate.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Valid Working with Children/Blue Card.

ADA Australia strongly recommends that employees have and maintain Covid-19 and influenza vaccination currency in line with current Public Health Directives and organisation policy.

To apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience and why you are passionate about advocating for the rights of people with disability.

For more information about ADA Australia please visit adaaustralia.com.au or contact [email protected] using the subject line: Disability Advocate - Words 2 Action - Brisbane enquiry via EthicalJobs.

ADA Australia offers a supportive, flexible, family friendly and inclusive workplace, where diversity is celebrated, and our workplace culture is built on respect, dignity and fairness. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse background.