Individual Disability Advocate – Remote

PWDA is seeking a full-time regional individual advocate who is based in Gympie for a 12-month fixed term contract (with possibility to extend).

About Us

We are Australias national peak rights and advocacy organisation for people with disability advancing and protecting the rights health and wellbeing of the people and communities we serve. Our vision is of a socially just accessible and inclusive community in which the human rights belonging contribution potential and diversity of all people with disability are recognised respected and celebrated with pride.

Our Values

• Community focused We take pride in delivering high-quality service to our customers colleagues clients members and broader disability community.
• Work as a team We work together as a team. We are empowered accountable and respectful of each other.
• Act with integrity We are responsible for our own actions and do what is right.
• Champion inclusion We contribute to a workplace where all people feel respected valued and are able to contribute.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Advocate who share our values to provide issue-based advocacy support to people with disability living in the Gympie area. This role is vital in promoting protecting and realising the human legal and service user rights of people with disability in line with the National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP) and Queensland Disability Advocacy Program (QDAP).

You will work directly with clients via face-to-face and telephone advocacy particularly supporting individuals with cognitive impairments and/or communication challenges. Your presence in the region will strengthen our local engagement.

No two days are the same as you assist clients in decision-making complaints legal access and referrals; engage with local networks and promote PWDA services; support intake and referral processes during high demand and contribute to systemic advocacy and organisational activities.

Note: This is a fully remote position. Applicants must have access to a suitable and private home workspace that supports confidentiality and productivity.

Here are our non-negotiables;

• You reside in Gympie.
• You have a demonstrated understanding of disability rights and relevant legislation.
• You have experience supporting clients in distress and navigating feedback and complaints.
• You have a commitment to trauma-informed and culturally competent practice.
• You have exceptional communication skills.
• You have experience using a client management system and managing client files and information.

Bonus points if you have relevant tertiary qualifications and/or lived experience of disability.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Award Classification: Level 5 Social Community Home Care & Disability Services (SCHADS) Award 2010
• PWDA pays above-award rates as per our Enterprise Bargaining Agreement
• Option for Salary Packaging to increase take home pay
• Additional leave provisions in addition to the Award

Apply Now

If our vision and values resonate with you and you have the skills and experience we are looking for please apply now. Applications will closeon 30 August 2026.

Well begin interviews immediately so we encourage you to apply without delay.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process please contact us so we can work with you to make the process accessible.

For adjustment requests or questions about the role please email:

Please note:applications submitted by email will not be shortlisted.

PWDA is a proud employer of people with disability and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions. We are an EEO employer and we embrace the diversity of our people such as diversity in disability race cultural background ethnicity age gender identity sexual orientation or intersex status.