Disability Advocate – Yarn'n Strong

• Remote position based in Cherbourg
• Part-time (up to 4 days/week), fixed term to 30 June 2027
• $51.00 per hour plus Outpost Worker Allowance

This is an Identified position. ADA Australia considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act QLD.

ADA Australia is currently seeking an Advocate for its new Yarn'n Strong ILC (Information, Linkages and Capacity Building) project who share our values and passion for social justice for all.

About the Role

In this newly created exciting role you'll be part of a new team that will deliver culturally appropriate and safe information, group activities, self-advocacy support and training to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability.

Working in community you'll be promoting and delivering the Yarn'n Strong program across the region, which aims to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability, their family, carers and broader community, enhance their awareness of their rights and have the skills, knowledge and confidence to exercise those rights, particularly through building capacity to self-advocate.

Key responsibilities include

• Provide input and feedback into the design and delivery of Yarn'n Strong program activities and resources.

• Deliver engaging group activities and individual support/ training in the community.

• Respectfully engage and work collaboratively with community, community leaders and other stakeholders in the delivery of project activities.

• Accurately complete all administration tasks.

• Ensure that all service targets are met or exceeded.

• Identify service gaps for continuous improvement.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sector and legislation.

About you

• Tertiary qualified in social work / health / community or human services or relevant experience.

• Strong community connections and culturally respectful practices.

• A lived experience and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, people or people with disability.

• Experience presenting and communicating with groups and individuals.

• Experience working within the disability sector and advocacy practices.

• Good knowledge of social justice frameworks, human rights legislation and complaints process mechanisms.

• Solid problem-solving skills with a solution focus.

• Engaging communication skills and empathetic interpersonal skills.

• Effective computer (client databases) and administration skills.

Why work for us?

• Part-time up to 4 days per week.

• Generous salary packaging options.

• Thank-you day off at the end of the year.

• Work from home and in the community.

• Use your own vehicle.

• Autonomous and part of a team.

• Formal and informal training and development.

• Employee Assistance Program and regular supervision.

• Join a supportive and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated.

Essential requirements

• Valid Australian Driver's license.

• Current (within 3 years old) National Criminal History Certificate.

• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

• Valid Working with Children/Blue Card.

• Willingness to travel to regional areas outside normal working hours as required (including overnight trips on occasion).

To apply

Submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience and why you are passionate about this position.

Applications close: 5:00pm, Friday 17 October 2025 unless filled prior.

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We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Culture & values: Join a supportive and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and our culture is built on respect, dignity and fairness. Meaningfully impact the lives of vulnerable members of the community by promoting, protecting and ensuring their full and equal enjoyment of all human rights.