Advocate Position

ADVOCATE
FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
25-38 hrs per week
Pro-rata of $53,455 to $57,485 pa
(plus generous salary sacrifice opportunities)

ADACAS is a non-profit, community-based organisation that is dedicated to providing advocacy for people with disabilities and people who are ageing.

The position will predominately involve providing individual advocacy for people with disabilities living in the community and people living with mental illness.



The successful applicant will have:

§ a demonstrated understanding of and commitment to social justice and human rights for vulnerable people.

§ effective negotiation, communication and problem solving skills

§ strong relationship building skills;

§ a proven ability to understand and respond to complex situations.

§ experience in working with people with disabilities



For the selection criteria and further information about how to apply, please contact ADACAS on:

Phone: 6242 5060

Fax: 6242 5063

Email: adacas@adacas.org.au<mailto:adacas@adacas.org.au>

Applications are welcomed from people with disability, older people, or from people with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or non-English-speaking backgrounds.



Applications Close: 5pm Monday 21st October 2013.