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Statewide Disability Advocate

Multicultural Disability Advocacy Australia

Community Services & Development

Location: New South Wales
Type: Casual
Salary: $90k – $100k

Job description Granville, NSW Full-time Regular regional NSW travel You must: Hold an unrestricted Australian driver's licence. Have rights to work in Australia. Be willing to travel regularly across regional NSW, in…

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About the role

Job description

Granville, NSW
Full-time
Regular regional NSW travel

You must:

Hold an unrestricted Australian driver's licence.
Have rights to work in Australia.
Be willing to travel regularly across regional NSW, including overnight stays.
Have, or be willing to obtain, a Working With Children Check and National Police Check.

The role

Multicultural Disability Advocacy Australia (MDAA) is looking for a Statewide Disability Advocate who can think critically, solve problems and advocate effectively.

You will work directly with people with disability on matters involving the NDIS, housing, Centrelink, education, discrimination, complaints and government decisions.

You will:

Analyse complex problems, decisions, evidence, legislation and policy.
Help people understand their rights and options so they can make informed decisions.
Build people's knowledge, confidence and capacity to advocate for themselves.
Develop advocacy strategies and put forward clear, persuasive arguments.
Prepare written submissions, complaints, applications and correspondence.
Advocate and negotiate with government agencies and other organisations.
Assist with reviews, appeals and tribunal matters.
Undertake advocacy and community engagement across regional NSW.

Who we're looking for

We want someone who can analyse a complex situation, identify the key issues, develop an argument and work out how to move the matter forward.

A background in law, legal studies, policy, social sciences, government or advocacy is highly regarded.

You will need strong critical thinking, problem-solving, written communication, judgement and advocacy skills.

People with disability and people from multicultural and diverse language backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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