Overview of Position:

A Tenant Advocate advises Aboriginal tenants of their tenancy rights and responsibilities, works with tenants to mediate tenant landlord disputes. Murra Mia Aboriginal Corporation provides community education, advocates and mediates with, and on behalf of, Aboriginal Tenants at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). Interlinking and liaising with agencies and clients, providing referrals to support services for clients with complex needs, the service is available to Aboriginal renters right across our region. A Tenant Advocate will work as part of a team to provide practical supportive and specialist intervention to those who seek assistance from our service.

Key responsibilities

- Advise Aboriginal tenants of their tenancy rights and responsibilities

- Mediate tenant landlord disputes

- Provide Community Education

- Advocate and mediate with and on behalf of Aboriginal Tenants at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT)





- Interlink and liaise with agencies and clients

- Provide referrals to support services for clients with complex needs

- Travel frequently to attend client in person meetings and NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal Hearings

This is an Aboriginal identified position. Being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

How to Apply

Please submit your covering letter and current resume by email to:

Cara Lake

Email: ••••@aru.org.au Telephone: 04•• ••• 146

Applications will be assessed as received. Murra Mia Aboriginal Corporation reserves the right to close this recruitment process at any time once a suitable candidate has been identified. Early applications are encouraged.

📌 Tenant Advocate (Batemans Bay)
🏢 Murra Mia Aboriginal Tenant Advice Service
📍 Batemans Bay