Job Summary
- $40 - $49.99 per hour
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 13th Aug 2024
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > South Brisbane
10 hours left to apply
QAI is an independent, community-based advocacy organisation for people with disability. Our vision is to see inclusive communities where all people are equally valued and enjoy human rights, and our purpose is to advocate for the protection and advancement of the needs, rights, and lives of people with disability in Queensland. We do this by engaging in systemic advocacy through campaigns directed at attitudinal, law and policy change, and by supporting the development of a range of advocacy initiatives in this State. We also provide advocacy to individuals with disability through our Human Rights, Mental Health, NDIS Appeals and Disability Advocacy Practices.
We work to uphold the principles of fundamental human rights, social justice and inclusion in community life.
The role of the Advocate is to deliver individual advocacy support to Queensland young people (birth to 18 years) with disability. Under the supervision and direction of the Principal Advocate and other Senior QAI staff as required, the Advocate’s role will include providing advocacy, advice, information and referrals for clients of QAI and contributing to the systemic advocacy work and community education of QAI within the Disability Advocacy Practice.
The role is full-time or part-time for a one year contract and falls under the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHDS Award). The position will be paid at level 4 or 5, commensurate with experience.
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We are an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workplace and were the first organisation to opt-in to being bound by the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld). Applicants are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments if required to assist with the application and recruitment process. We pride ourselves on fostering a friendly and supportive workplace culture as we take the well-being of our staff seriously. Our well-being program includes staff activities such as walks by the river, yoga or potluck lunches, creating opportunities to connect with each other and take a break from our screens.
We also offer salary sacrificing options, a flexible work environment, professional supervision, paid parental leave and portable long service leave, which is now standard across the sector.
QAI is able to customise the role to facilitate candidates with disability.
Please address any questions to Megan, Chief Operating Officer on 07 3844 4200 or email [email protected] using the subject line: YPP Advocate enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A full position description is attached.
10 hours left to apply