Senior Social Justice Advocate
Senior Social Justice Advocate
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Join Our Dynamic Team at Tasc National and Make a Real Difference!
Are you a passionate and motivated social justice advocate Do you believe in the dignity of clients and the protection of human rights If so Tasc National wants you to join our team!
About Us:
Tasc National is a beacon of legal and social justice services in southern Queensland with offices in Toowoomba Ipswich and Wide Bay. We are dedicated to driving change and making a positive impact on society.
At the heart of service excellence as a /Senior Social Justice Advocate you will:
Provide highlevel advocacy social work advice information and casework support to programeligible community members facing complex issues requiring advanced skills beyond those of an Advocate or Social Worker.
Key Responsibilities
Take a lead role in shaping and delivering the strategy and content of community education programs.
Contribute to the development and implementation of a Community Engagement Plan for Social Justice Services.
Deliver prevention and awareness education to community members and service providers and promote awareness of the services offered by Tasc.
Identify opportunities for Tasc to develop targeted resources for key stakeholder groups.
Undertake advanced advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities or mental health conditions.
Empower clients by increasing their understanding of their rights responsibilities and entitlements.
Demonstrate innovation adaptability and empathy in solving complex problems.
Inspire and support colleagues uphold our values and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Advocate for the protection and promotion of human rights in all aspects of your work
This Senior Social Justice Advocate position is offered at L5 of the SCHADS Award ($). However we encourage applicants of all experience levels to apply. While this role is designed for a higher skill level we may consider candidates with less experience. The classification level offered will reflect the successful applicants overall experience and capabilities.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary with salary packaging and additional leave over the Christmas period.
Generous salary sacrifice options up to $15900 per annum.
Extra $2650 of pretax income for entertainment expenses.
Exgratia leave over the festive season.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Location Toowoomba
Qualifications:
- Certificate IV Diploma or Degree in Disability Human Services Psychology Social Work or Community Services (or a similar field).
- Eligibility to obtain a Positive Notice for Working with Children and a positive notice from Disability Services Queensland.
- A current unrestricted class QLD drivers license.
TASC is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and LGBTIQ communities.
Be Part of Something Bigger:
At Tasc National youll work within a valuesbased framework that is engaging supportive and driven. If you have the qualifications the desire to work in a valuesled organisation and the heart to make a difference we want to hear from you!
Applications will remain open until COB 6 June 2025 but we will be actively recruiting during this time so please dont delay in forwarding your expression of interest to David Boden via
Apply Now and Transform Lives with Us!
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
