Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, highly organised Casual Disability Advocate to join our amazing team.
The Disability Advocate will provide advocacy assistance to people with disabilities to represent their own views, needs and expectations to disability service providers, mainstream service providers, government departments, statutory authorities, and other bodies as required.
About Us
The Midland Information Debt and Legal Advocacy Service (Midlas) is a not-for-profit Community Legal Centre with offices in Midland and Ellenbrook that supports eligible clients with legal services, disability advocacy, financial counselling, financial capability and wellbeing, tenancy advocacy and community engagement and initiatives.
About the role
They will be responsible for directly advising, assisting and supporting clients with advocacy support around issues including:
Understanding disability rights and responsibilities
Resolving issues about government perks, payments, pensions and support services
Access to services/supports that meet their needs and choices
Supported to participate in decision-making processes that affect their lives
Ensuring people with disabilities are treated justly and fairly
This position is part of an office-based team approach to deliver advocacy services in line with government funded programs with key deliverables and targets.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced, highly motivated team playing person to join our team and work closely with the Midlas team to make a positive difference in our communities.
The ideal candidate will be flexible to adjust their hours based on the requirements of the organisation and case management demands.
Benefits
Competitive remuneration
Salary packaging tax benefits specific to not-for-profit organisations
Strong values-based and for-purpose organisation
Work in a caring & collaborative team environment with people who are passionate about delivering quality services that support the community




A variety of Professional Development opportunities
Required Education/Licences/Certificates
Qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in disability, community services or relevant field(s).
Possession of a current unrestricted driver's license, comprehensive insurance for business use and a reliable vehicle
Current (less than 3 months old) pre-employment satisfactory national criminal history certificate and ongoing renewal every 2 years at employee's expense.
Possession of a current Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Relevant Experience, Skills/Knowledge & Personal Attributes
Demonstrated experience in providing advocacy for vulnerable people, and an understanding of the disability sector in Australia and the disability models funded by the National Disability Advocacy Program.
Knowledge of the issues relevant to people living with various disabilities or disadvantaged/vulnerable groups and operating within a social justice framework, and the support systems designed to address these needs
Demonstrated ability to interpret issues for people with disability and their supports and the ability to work within the frameworks of the NDIS
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to be self-motivated, as well as an ability to work well in a team
Demonstrated ability to deliver on and work within funding KPIs and targets
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
Strong computer literacy, including the ability to learn new systems and platforms
Proficient in the use of MS Office and client database management systems
Ability to travel throughout the Perth metropolitan area
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background and people of all ages.
We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people.
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📌 Disability Advocate (Ndis And Individual Appeals) (Western Australia)
🏢 Midlas
📍 Western Australia