Employment Opportunities

 

ADVOCACY MANAGER (Fulltime) 

$64,555pa (above award) including car - 38hrs/wk 

 

Independent Advocacy Townsville (IAT) is an Independent organisation that advocates to protect, defend and promote the human rights and social inclusion of vulnerable people with disability, and to challenge the abuse, neglect and discrimination of people with disability. IAT is seeking an energetic and strategic thinking Advocacy. 

 

IAT is seeking an energetic and strategic thinking Advocacy Manger who will: 

• Demonstrate unswerving commitment to IAT Mission and values. 

• Provide positive leadership to a small team of professionals. 

• Have demonstrated highly developed communication skills with a range of people. 

• Advise and receive guidance from committee of management. 

• Understand the financial requirements expected from funding bodies. 

 

IAT will provide the successful applicant with a competive salary package that is above the award, including car, professional development opportunities and employment conditions within a family friendly environment. Salary packaging is available. 

 

*The position description, selection criteria and information on how to apply is available 

by telephoning (07) 4725 2505 or via email at  

Previous applicants need not apply. Applications, which must fully address the selection criteria must be received by 5.00pm Friday 7th October 2011. 

 

COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT MEMBERS NEEDED 

 

Voluntary Roles 

We are seeking people with disabilities who strongly support the values and mission of IAT. If you are interested in a voluntary governance role, have treasurer or chairperson skills/experience contact us by telephoning (07) 4725 2505 or via email at 

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An information kit and selection criteria will be provided. 

 

 

 

 

INDIVIDUAL ADVOCATE 

 

We are currently seeking a suitably experienced person for the above position of Individual Advocate. Applicants who hold a Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Laws or relevant tertiary qualification would be favourably viewed. 

 

The position is permanent fulltime (38 hrs per week) within a family friendly team environment. Salary sacrificing and generous annual leave entitlements are also available.  The successful applicant will be committed to promoting the rights, welfare and inclusion of people with disability, and looking for a challenging and rewarding position within an energetic and motivated team environment. 

 

A position description and key selection criteria is available by telephoning our office on 07 4725 2505 or by request via e-mail at  

 

Written applications addressing the key selection criteria are to be forwarded to: 

 

The Manager, Independent Advocacy Townsville 

PO Box 3067, HERMIT PARK QLD 4812 

Email:  

Fax: 07 4725 6106 

 

Applications must be received no later than 5pm Friday, 13th May 2011. 

 

Previous applicants need not apply.