Advocate Outreach - Regional

ADVOCATE OUTREACH – REGIONAL (The Kimberley) 

0.7 FTE TO 1 FTE SCHADS 5.1 ($105,570.40 – $110,350.76) prorata for part time + super + salary packaging + additional paid Christmas leave. 

• Are you passionate about transforming lives through creating trusted and meaningful connections using trauma-informed practice? 

• Are you a great communicator and passionate about advocacy and human rights? 

• Do you have knowledge of My Aged Care, Commonwealth Home Support program, Support at Home and other client support services?  

Then keep reading – we may be looking for YOU! 

 About the role 

This is a fixed-term contract position until 30 June 2027, based in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, within a purpose-driven team. The role is available on a flexible basis from 0.7 FTE to 1.0 FTE (52.5 to 75 hours per fortnight) and requires a strong place-based approach to supporting communities across the Kimberley. 

The primary purpose of this multi-faceted position is to provide advocacy, information and education to older people to assist them to understand their rights and to have them respected. This is a home-office based role with outreach travel required within the designated service delivery area. The role will include both phone and direct (face to face) client contact to deliver information and advocacy support. The position reports directly to the Regional Team Leader and works collaboratively with and supports their Advocacy colleagues and the wider Advocare team to further Advocare’s objectives.  

About the right candidate 

At Advocare the right skills are equally as important as the values we share. We are looking for someone who can meet the following work-related requirements: 

• Advanced knowledge of My Aged Care systems and processes 

• Demonstrated understanding of the aged and community care sector from in-home to residential aged care services, including special needs groups 

• Excellent written and verbal skills 

• Well-developed facilitation/ presentation skills  

• Commitment to delivering quality customer service, working empathetically with clients to ensure we deliver rights-based and client-focused services 

• The ability to work well within a small diverse team with minimal supervision 

• Strong computer literacy in Microsoft 365 applications and client data management systems  

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in similar role 

 About us 

Advocare is a leader in addressing the rights of older people and elder abuse. We empower older people by giving them information and choice so they can make informed decisions and can live the life they want on their terms. Our values Integrity, Empowerment, Social Justice and Equity are at the heart of everything we do. 

Why choose us? 

We are a not-for-profit whose leadership team have a shared vision that is delivered through a dedicated team of people championing the rights of older people; while genuinely living our values We have a few additional perks too: 

• Salary packaging with potential additional tax-saving benefits available for eligible staff living and working in remote areas such as the Kimberley. 

• Flexible work arrangements 

• Additional paid leave between Christmas – New Year, plus 2 additional Wellness Days after your one-year anniversary, and 

• Working every day with a team of passionate, like-minded people 

 Heard enough? Want to apply? 

Send us your CV and cover letter to ••••@advocare.org.au outlining why this sounds like the role for you and addressing the Essential Work-Related Requirements as above. 

 Applications will close 20 September 2026. We reserve the right to make an offer to an applicant prior to closing date. This role is open now, so the sooner we find the right person, the better! If you would like copy of job description, please visit our website: www.advocare.org.au  

Advocare values a diverse workforce with different life experiences, skills and backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ and people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need a hand with your application.