Salary range: $89,029 - $104,924 plus super
Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement
Full time, Fixed term (12 months)
Salary range: $89,029 - $104,924 plus super
Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement
About The Role
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) is a non-legal advocacy program.
The First Nations Advocate role provides representational advocacy to First Nations people at risk of or on compulsory treatment orders, assists people to understand and exercise their rights and to enable them to participate in decisions about their treatment, care, and recovery.
It also provides expert advice to staff regarding engaging and working with First Nations communities and works closely with internal stakeholders as well as Aboriginal Community Engagement Officers, Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service staff, as well as Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers, Social and Emotional Wellbeing officers and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
This role is based in Geelong on Wadawurrung Country.
About You
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise and communicate effectively with First Nations consumers, various First Nations stakeholders and organisations as well as mental health services.
Sound knowledge of the issues affecting First Nations consumers and experience in supported decision making and representational advocacy.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with others and foster cooperative and supportive work relationships and team environment.
An ability to understand individual situations and environments,



and to negotiate and influence as required to create effective solutions.
Openness to learn about relevant policy and legal frameworks including the Mental Health Act **** (Vic), Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act **** (Vic) and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities and how they inform practice.
Experience and/or qualifications in community development, consumer advocacy, mental health advocacy, community sector advocacy, social work, mental health service provision or other similar fields (desirable).
A knowledge of the general business of VLA and a commitment to our vision and values.
Don't meet every requirement?
At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable.
If your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we strongly encourage you to apply.
You may be just the right candidate.
About VLA
We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most.
With over **** staff employed in 16 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.
Employee Benefits
A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements
Hybrid work from home & office model
Generous leave perks, including:
Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays)
Paid gender affirmation leave
Five days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year
Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives
Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing
Discounted annual Myki public transport passes
Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals
Free annual flu vaccinations
Access to gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office
Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.
Applications close by *****pm on Tuesday 27 October ****.
Other Relevant Information
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.
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