Advocate

22 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Act Government Full time

The Public Advocate (PA) is seeking people with demonstrated expertise in the fields of mental health/ forensic mental health and/or disability/complex needs to join a dynamic team of committed professionals focused on protecting and promoting the rights and interests of people in the ACT who are experiencing vulnerability.

The Advocate role supports the PA's advocacy, oversight, and engagement responsibilities in respect of people experiencing vulnerability, notably those who have disabilities and complex needs (which includes those experiencing mental health concerns and particularly those who are involved with the mental health/forensic mental health systems).

The position is underpinned by a commitment to ensuring that the supports, services, and systems that exist to ensure the wellbeing of consumers/clients do so in a way that is appropriately cognisant of their rights, including the right of consumers/clients to make their own decisions and/or have their views considered in decision-making about their own lives.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:

- Tertiary qualifications in relevant disciplines (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, Law, Mental Health, Disability etc.) are highly desirable.
- Experience in mental health/forensic mental health and/or disability is highly desirable.
- Please see the Position Description for a list of duties/responsibilities, and the capabilities for the role.

**_ Applications should be submitted to the Contact Officer._**

**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for six months.

**Career interest categories**:
Administration and Governance
Human Resources and Industrial Relations

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