Empowerment Officer for Disability Advocacy

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeAutonomy Full time $91,418 - $103,725
About the Role">

The Supported Discussions Project Officer is a new role that plays a pivotal part in promoting ways Victorian service system organisations can remove barriers to access to services by using supported decision-making strategies. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of the community education component, including the development of a short video.

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The role involves collaborating with project partners to deliver the advocacy component and engaging with key stakeholders to inform the community education initiative through a co-design approach.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Coordinate information sessions on supported discussions with OPA staff and external partners;">
  • Organise advisory committee meetings during the project lifespan, featuring individuals with lived experience of disability;">
  • Develop a short video aimed at service system organisation staff;">
">About You">

To excel in this position, you should possess:

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  • A deep understanding of the experiences and barriers faced by people with disability, particularly those with cognitive disabilities;">
  • Knowledge of the disability self-advocacy sector;">
  • A commitment to promoting autonomy for people with disability and principles of supported decision-making;">
">Benefits">

This Fixed-Part Time opportunity offers a chance to work within a high-performing team in the Victorian Public Service. The role comes with:

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  • VPS Grade 4 salary range: $91,418 - $103,725 plus superannuation;">
  • A supportive and inclusive workplace culture;">
">About Us">

We are an independent statutory office accountable to the Victorian Parliament, dedicated to protecting the rights of and enhancing the position of people with disability in Victoria. Our vision is of a just and inclusive society that values and respects people from all walks of life and ages.

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We foster a culturally safe, child-safe, and child-friendly environment for all children and young people we interact with or impact through our work. We promote diversity, inclusion, and respect for disability, gender identities, sexualities, faiths, ethnicities, and abilities.

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