Purpose of Role
To provide high quality individual and systemic advocacy under the National Disability Advocacy Program framework that promotes and protects the human rights and social justice of people with disabilities; and to conduct Disabilities Royal Commission (DRC) advocacy service provision. This service provision is a responsibility tasked with the performance expectation as tabulated in the Position Description and is to be delivered to the organisational regional demographic and within the funded geographical boundaries. At times this will require the Advocate Engagement Officer to conduct their duties at outreach centres for people with disabilities and mental illness with the necessary WHS measures in place. Furthermore, the Advocate Engagement Officer is responsible for contributing to the organisational targets as defined in service agreements, Quality Standards, RIA’s vision, principles, policy and procedures, strategic objectives, and good practice.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- A demonstrated understanding of the practice of individual advocacy and its relationship to the lives of people with disabilities.
- A demonstrated commitment to the principles of human rights and social justice.
- Knowledge of social (systemic) advocacy in the current political and social environments.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse, plan and implement advocacy strategies with or on behalf of people with disabilities.
- Proven high-level communication (verbal & written) and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated competency in the use of computer technology, in time management, file management, and the maintenance of records for statistical and data purposes.
- Working knowledge of the relevant Acts and Legislation not limited to the Disability Services Act(s), the Disability Discrimination Act, Guardianship and Administration Act, Right to Information, Privacy Legislation, Mental Health Act and National Disability Insurance Scheme Act.
- A current QLD driver’s license.
- A current Working with Children (Blue Card) or capacity to obtain a Working with Children (Blue Card) and a Yellow Card Exemption notice.
Desirable:
- A tertiary qualification in a related discipline, or extensive previous experience working in human services.
- Ability to work flexibly and possibly out of usual working hours.
- Certificate in First Aid & CPR.
- Experience in being a part of WHS working group.
A position description is attached.