Social Justice and Human Rights Advocate
2 weeks ago
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Experience in providing individual advocacy or support services, ideally within the disability, legal, health, or community sectors
- A strong understanding of the human rights framework, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with First Peoples with disability, their families, and communities
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills, with experience maintaining accurate client information and tracking advocacy actions
- A commitment to culturally safe practices, continuous learning, and contributing to systemic advocacy efforts
We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this role.
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