Regional Manager - Disability Advocacy (Newcastle and Hunter)

Newcastle West office location

Full-time | Permanent

$130,026 – $135,452 incl. super (SCHADS Level 7.1–7.3)

Lead with purpose. Make a real impact.

About the Role

Are you an experienced people leader ready to champion social justice and drive meaningful change?

Advocacy Law Alliance (ALA) is seeking a dynamic Regional Manager to lead our Newcastle & Hunter team of Disability Advocates. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee daily operations, mentor a dedicated team, and directly support clients to navigate legal and social systems for fairer outcomes.

This is your chance to make a difference - every day.

What You’ll Do

Lead and develop a team of passionate disability advocates

Oversee regional service delivery, including complaints management and complex case support

Manage office operations, caseloads and staff performance

Foster a values-aligned, high-performing culture (We are Courageous, Caring, Creative and Connected)

Provide strategic leadership across your region, contributing to organisational goals through planning and compliance

Hold a small caseload of clients, providing direct individual advocacy support alongside your leadership responsibilities

Deliver service reporting, and carry out quality assurance and performance monitoring in your region, ensuring audit readiness

What You’ll Bring

Proven experience leading teams in community, health, legal, or disability services, with the ability to foster a positive, values-driven culture where people can do their best work

A deep understanding of Human rights-centred advocacy and the systemic and individual issues impacting people with disability

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage complexity and make informed, evidence-based decisions with accountability and clear communication to drive positive outcomes

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Law, Psychology, Community Services or similar

Why Work with Us?

At ALA, your work has real meaning—and your wellbeing matters.

Additional wellbeing leave days throughout the year

Extra paid leave over the Christmas period

Flexible working options, incl. hybrid/WFH

Salary packaging to boost take-home pay

Supportive, inclusive team culture

A regional organisation with a statewide impact

Commitment to professional development, with ongoing learning opportunities and support to grow in your role

How to Apply

Submit your:

Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria under What You’ll Bring is a must)

Current resume/CV

Applications close midnight, Wednesday 14 May 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we may interview prior to the closing date.

Need support? Contact: [email protected]

People with disability, First Nations peoples, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

We value authenticity and are genuinely curious about who you are. Applications generated by AI tools can sometimes miss the human touch we’re looking for, so we encourage you to share your voice and experiences in your own words.