Are you passionate about human rights and ready to take action?
We have a rare opportunity to join ADACAS in a key leadership position as Advocate Team Leader for our Older Persons Team!
This role would suit someone with senior management experience from within the Aged Care Sector, government or with a transferrable skill set from another industry.
About ADACAS
ADACAS (ACT Disability Aged and Carer Advocacy Service) is a leading individual advocacy service in Canberra and regional NSW. ADACAS provides individual and systemic advocacy to people with disability, older people and their family carers and delivers other project activities consistent with our vision and mission.
We are passionate about asserting, promoting and protecting human rights and speaking up on behalf of people who cannot speak up for themselves. Our vision is a world in which everyone can exercise their rights and responsibilities, lead lives of value and dignity and pursue their dreams. ADACAS has a strong reputation as a human rights organisation and participates in a range of opportunities and initiatives to influence change on behalf of our client groups.
About the Role
The Advocate Team Leader – Older Persons: is responsible for leading the team that delivers individual advocacy, training to residents and staff in Residential Aged Care Facilities and the wider community on the Aged Care Rights and Elder Abuse, community engagement activities across the ACT and for the Care Finder program. This position is accountable for the team to achieve their KPI’s aligned to the funding contract and contributing to the overall strategic objectives as outlined in the ADACAS Strategic Plan. The Team Leader will work collaboratively with their peers within ADACAS and colleagues in the OPAN network.
This position is focused on managing a team of Advocates who have diverse roles. Our clients are First Nations people over the age of 50 years and other Canberrans over the age of 65, often living in residential aged care or receiving Commonwealth Home Support Services. This position is also responsible for supporting staff who manage the Care Finder Program which is a service aimed to inform and support people to access My Aged Care.
Key responsibilities include:
About you
Forget the suits! Come as you are, be who you are. We value authenticity.
You will be able to demonstrate the following:
The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a current National Criminal Record Check and have a current driver’s licence. All ADACAS employees are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to receive an annual influenza immunisation.
What’s on Offer
Our office coffee is strong, but our dedication to human rights is even stronger.
First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Visit www.adacas.org.au to learn more about ADACAS.
To apply
Does this sound like what you are looking for?
If yes, please click on the “Apply” button below to apply. Include your resume and cover letter. ADACAS reserves the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or support with your application and / or the interview process, please don’t hesitate to contact us at ADACAS on 0262425060 or adacas.adacas.org.au
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