Individual Independent Advocate in DisabilitiesWe are welcoming a committed Individual Independent Advocate who resides in the Whitsunday/Bowen catchment area to support vulnerable people with disability to realise their fundamental human rights, to provide a voice and choice in how people want to be supported, engage in community.
The position is part time (60 hours per fortnight), commencing as soon as possible until 30 November ****.
The role falls under the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Industry Award **** (SCHADS Award) with Salary Sacrifice, with duties in line with Level 4 or 5 depending on experience and qualifications.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProvide individual advocacy and support to people with disability to:understand their rightsaccess appropriate supports and services and address gaps in supportaddress discrimination, conflict and unfair treatmentmake informed decisionsbuild capacity to self-advocateensure their fundamental needs are being metunderstand and navigate processes and systems.Internal reporting and external reporting to the funding bodies as requiredParticipation in the network for Queensland disability advocatesProvide information and referral internally or to other agencies for support and assistance as requiredBuild and maintain solid relationships with communities, leaders, government departments and organisations to enhance outcomes for people with disability.Identify issues requiring systemic reform in relation to the rights of people with disability.Contribute to the review, design and development of resources to assist people with disability to self-advocate.SELECTION CRITERIAEssential:Strong commitment to human rights,



social justice and diversity.Experience in providing quality individual and systemic advocacy to persons with disability with significant experience in the field of disability, human rights, or social justice sectors.Highly developed interpersonal skills, specifically the ability to converse with people at grass roots, as well as those in positions of authority to affect change in the lives of people with disability.Well-developed organisational and time management skills, including the ability to plan, implement and evaluate strategic pieces of work.Current Blue Card, Disability Worker Screening and Police Check or the ability to gain them.Ability to travel at times to the Mackay Head Office and Isaac regions with transport and accommodation provided.Desirable:Ability to work autonomously and schedule appointments with some travel.Tertiary qualifications in disability or health related studies, social work, legal or education.Previous experience/training in justice, human rights, social work would be advantageous.ABOUT MACKAY ADVOCACY INCWe are an independent organisation that advocates for the protection and advancement of the needs, rights and lives of people with disability in Queensland.
We are a registered Charity that works to uphold the principles of fundamental human rights, social justice and inclusion in community life.
We provide advocacy to individuals through our advocacy practice and this work informs our systemic advocacy that engages in campaigns and submissions directed at changing attitudes, law and policy.WHY WORK FOR MAIWe are an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion within our workplace and were the first organisation to opt in to being bound by the Human Rights Act **** (Qld).
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📌 Individual Independent Advocate In Disabilities (Queensland)
🏢 Mackay Advocacy
📍 Queensland