Imha First Nations Advocate

3 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: $86,436 - $101,868

**Grade**:WVR 3.2

**Occupation**:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

**Location**:Melbourne

**Reference**:VG/VLA/LPCJLH/1875406

The role of IMHA First Nations Advocate is to ensure the high-quality delivery of non-legal advocacy services to First Nations people.
- **4 x full time ongoing positions**:

- **Salary range: $86,436 - $101,868 plus super plus salary packaging**:

- **Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model**

**About the role**
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) is seeking a dedicated First Nations Advocate to support First Nations people at risk of or on compulsory treatment orders. You will help people understand and exercise their rights, participate in treatment decisions, and ensure their voices are heard.
- The role involves working closely with IMHA, VLA staff, Aboriginal Community Engagement Officers, Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

**_ This is a special measures role and only First Nations people are eligible to apply, as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010._**
- 2 x positions based at our Ringwood OR Dandenong office on Bunurong Country._
- 2 x positions based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country._

**About you**
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to liaise effectively with First Nations consumers and mental health stakeholders.
- Sound knowledge of issues affecting First Nations consumers and the ability to champion their rights and interests.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and foster a supportive team environment.
- Strong skills in understanding individual situations and negotiating effective solutions.
- Openness to learning about relevant policy and legal frameworks, including the Mental Health Act and UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities.

**About IMHA**
- We are part of VLA who has over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.
- Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

**Employee benefits**
- Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
- Hybrid work from home & office model
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
- Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club(and salary package the cost)
- Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-o f-trip facilities at our CBD office)
- Access to discounted Private Health Insurance

**How to apply**
To be considered for this role, please submit your current **resume** and a **cover letter addressing the key selection criteria**.

**Applications close by 11.59pm on Monday 4 August 2025.**

**Other relevant information**
- VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.

- Applications close Monday 4 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 21 July 2025

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