Organisation : CatholicCare via BigSplash
Location : New South Wales (Wollongong)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Disabilities
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 4 Mar, 2019
About the organisation
CatholicCare is a multi-service agency committed to helping those in need, regardless of religious beliefs, backgrounds or circumstances. Our Vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where human dignity of all is respected and valued. We are in a period of rapid growth and we are always looking for great people to join us!
CatholicCare in the Diocese of Wollongong is committed to helping anyone in need, regardless of religious beliefs. We embrace linguistically and culturally diverse communities across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Macarthur and Southern Highlands. Our social welfare programs support people to have positive relationships and connected lives, achieve self-reliance and realise their full potential. By living out our Mission, we build the social and emotional wellbeing of individuals, families and communities in our regions.
About the role
- Great salary packaging benefits
- Flexible, family friendly working arrangements
- Be a part of a dynamic team
About you
You will have excellent relationship building skills and be able to support, negotiate and deal with complex, sensitive issues. You will be required to have a knowledge of diocesan structures, parish life and disability issues with an emphasis on advocacy not only for the individual and their families but also the broader disability sector.
About the role
The role of the Disability Advocate is to support people living with disability and their families and carers within the community of the Diocese of Wollongong. This includes the responsibilities for development and delivery of a framework for inclusion, advocacy in relation to service system and policy inequalities, assistance with navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), liaising with parishes and the broader community and representing Catholic Care and the Diocese in the disability sector.
What you will need
- Qualifications relevant to the role, such as Health, Social Sciences/Welfare, Pastoral Care
- Demonstrated awareness of disability issues
- Demonstrated ability to advocate, communicate and negotiate with the ability to negotiate complex and often sensitive issues with clients, staff, parish contacts
- Contemporary understanding of faith development, church and theology
What’s on offer
We understand that a healthy work life balance supports a great workforce. We offer flexible work schedules, job share arrangements and part time work. You will have access to salary packaging, leave benefits, wellbeing programs and a range of employee development programs. But let’s be honest, our work is about giving people a chance to succeed and there really is anything more rewarding than that!
It’s your time NOW to make that change and become apart of something really special!
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Disability Advocate via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Disabilities
