Join the DCLS as a Seniors Rights Advocate Seniors Rights Program
• Two positions: one full-time and one part time, three days per week
• Based in Parap, Darwin, with regional and remote NT outreach
• SCHADS Level 5.1 to 5.3, depending on skills and experience, subject to the DCLS Enterprise Agreement
• Salary packaging and six weeks of annual leave, pro rata Help older Territorians have their voices heard Darwin Community Legal Service (DCLS) is seeking two Seniors Rights Advocates to support older people across the Northern Territory. You will provide independent, person-directed advocacy to people seeking or receiving aged care. You will help clients understand their rights and options, raise concerns about services and work towards outcomes they choose. What you will do
• Provide advocacy and information about aged care rights and services.
• Support clients to raise concerns and use complaint pathways.
• Visit clients in their homes, residential aged care services and other settings.
• Undertake intake, referrals and duty advocate work as rostered.
• Deliver accessible rights education to communities and service providers.
• Keep accurate, confidential case notes.




• Identify recurring barriers and service gaps to inform DCLS’s systemic advocacy.
• Travel to regional and remote NT communities for outreach. What you will bring You will listen well, build trust and respect each client’s choices. You will manage a caseload, keep sound records and know when to seek advice. Experience in advocacy, aged care, community services, social work, health, legal support or a related field would be valuable. Previous aged care advocacy experience is welcome but is not essential. You will need a current driver licence and be willing to travel within the NT, including by light aircraft where required. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and any other checks required for the role. DCLS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from diverse backgrounds.

How to apply
Read the position description below. Email your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [email protected]. Please state whether you are applying for the full-time role, the three-day role or both. Applications close Friday 23 October 2026.

📌 Seniors Rights Advocates (Darwin)
🏢 Darwin Community Legal Service
📍 Darwin