Job Summary
- $76,426 - $98,901 (pro rata) plus super
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 7th Aug 2024
- Regional VIC > Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges
3 days left to apply
In this role you will provide representational advocacy to First Nations people at risk of or on compulsory treatment orders, help people understand and exercise their rights to assist in treatment, care and recovery. You will also provide expert advice to staff regarding engaging and working with First Nations communities.
This role works closely with all IMHA advocates across Victoria and Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) staff, Aboriginal Community Engagement Officers, Victorian Aboriginal Legal Servicestaff, as well as Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers, Emotional and Social Wellbeing officers and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) is a non-legal advocacy program that is staffed and led by professionals with mental health consumer experience and/or backgrounds in community development, consumer advocacy, mental health advocacy, community sector advocacy, social work, mental health service provision and similar fields.
This role is based at our VLA offices on Wurundjeri, Wadawurrung, Yorta Yorta, Tanugurung and Bunurong Country.
This is a special measures role and only First Nations people are eligible to apply, as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.
We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1000 staff employed in 15 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.
Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.
To be considered for this role, please submit a current resume and cover letter outlining:
If you require workplace adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team using the subject line: Advocates x2 - First Nations - Bendigo / Shepparton / Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs.
For further information review the attached position description or contact Belinda Foley, First Nations Senior Advocate on (03) 9093 3701.
No agency applications will be accepted.
It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.
VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.
A position description is attached.
Applications for this role will take you to the employer’s site.
3 days left to apply