Disability Advocate

About the business

At Brain Injury SA we pride ourselves on:

• Our interest in and commitment to people living with brain injury
• The value we place on our employees and their well being
• Competitive salary arrangements that reward your skills and experience
• Providing flexibility to accommodate life/work balance amongst our staff
• Supporting our staff to grow their knowledge and be empowered to do their job well
• Feeling connected as a staff team by shared purpose and opportunities to contribute broadly to the organisation’s direction
• Enjoying what we do

About the Role

Brain Injury SA is seeking to appoint a part time Advocate to join our team. The Advocate is responsible for providing high quality individual and systemic advocacy for people of all ages with acquired brain injuries. The Advocate protects the human, legal, civil and consumer rights of people with ABI by empowering and supporting clients in the resolution of disputes, and promotes those rights to government and the community by contributing to policy development and identifying opportunities for stakeholder engagement.

We are seeking an Advocate with excellent written and verbal communication skills; well-developed time management and organisation skills. Building on our existing foundation of service excellence, the Advocate will also bring to the role a high level of community-based experience and a well-developed understanding of social justice, disability, human rights and community services.  Your knowledge and understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and community service systems will be highly valued.

Qualifications in Disability, Social Work or a relevant discipline are essential. 

The role is a contract position until June 2025 with the possibility of extension, depending on continued funding. 

The role is part time at 15 hours per week. In line with our commitment to providing a flexible workplace, days are negotiable. For example - 2 full days or 3 days of 5 hours, which may suit someone with caring responsibilities.

The Advocate will be required to:

• Advocate on behalf of individuals with ABI and/or support them to self-advocate by providing information and support
• Link individuals with services that can support them with their issue or concern
• Support individuals to participate in formal dispute resolution settings (tribunals, courts, SACAT)
• Contribute to raising awareness of issues impacting on people with ABI through systemic advocacy
• Contribute to informing government policy, service and program development through data collection, evaluation and submissions.

A copy of the Position Description can be obtained by emailing ****@braininjurysa.org.au or calling 08 8217 7***.

Please email your cover letter addressing the position description and resume to Lisa Minervini, Manager - Community & Corporate *****@braininjurysa.org.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY, 3rd April 2024.  

No recruitment agencies please