Impactful Disability Rights Advocate

ADACAS; Batemans Bay; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal benefits

SCHADS Award Level 5

Flexible work arrangements

Home office equipment

Job summary

ADACAS is seeking a dedicated Disability Advocate to support people with disability across the South Coast and NSW. You will provide information, education and individual advocacy, helping clients understand their rights and navigate complex service systems.

The role blends direct advocacy, community education and stakeholder engagement, within NDAP, NDIA appeal pathways and NSW Government services. NSW-based travel is required; a strong commitment to human rights is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to human rights, social justice and person-centred practice.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and advocacy skills.
• Experience supporting people to navigate complex systems and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, education and individual advocacy to people with disability, guided by their views, wishes and rights.
• Assist clients to understand their rights and options across disability, NDIS and NSW mainstream service systems.
• Deliver rights-based education and community information sessions.
• Develop positive relationships with disability, health, housing and community organisations and other key stakeholders.

Job description

ADACAS is seeking a dedicated Disability Advocate to support people with disability across the South Coast and NSW. You will provide information, education and individual advocacy, helping clients understand their rights and navigate complex service systems.

The role blends direct advocacy, community education and stakeholder engagement, within NDAP, NDIA appeal pathways and NSW Government services. NSW-based travel is required; a strong commitment to human rights is essential.