Advocate Outreach - Metro

1.0 FTE SCHADS 5 ($97,377.80 – 101,787) + super + salary packaging + additional paid Christmas leave.

Are you passionate about transforming lives through education, collaboration, advocacy and protecting the rights of the vulnerable?

Are you a great communicator and passionate about advocacy and human rights?

Do you have knowledge of My Aged Care, Commonwealth Home Support program, Home Care packages and other client support services?

Then keep reading – we may be looking for YOU!

About the role

This is a two-year fixed term full time position with the possibility of permanency within a purpose-driven team. The role will provide advocacy, information and education to older people. Advocates also engage with and deliver educations to families and carers, aged and community care staff, health and welfare professionals and community group to raise awareness of the rights of older people and the prevention of all forms of elder abuse. The role will include frequent travel to deliver information and advocacy support. Reporting to the Team Leader, you’ll work collaboratively with fellow Advocates and the wider Advocare team to advance our shared objectives.

About the right candidate

It's great you are still reading – that means you resonate with the above.

We are searching for someone who can meet the following essential work-related requirements:

Confident and passionate individuals with significant experience and knowledge of working in an advocate, case manager, and/or coordination role within the Aged Care sector.

Proven knowledge of the aged care system including but not limited to Home Care and or Residential Aged Care guidelines, the Aged Care Act, Aged Care Quality Standards and Aged Care Rights.

Ability to understand and apply legislation, policies and procedures, including the ability to identify issues and problem solve.

Work empathetically with clients to ensure we deliver rights-based and client-focused services.

High level communication, facilitation/presentation/public speaking skills to deliver group education sessions.

Strong administrative skills, including the use of Client Management Systems.

Demonstrated sound professional ethics of confidentiality, sensitivity and resilience.

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as, business, management, community work or equivalent experience.

About us

Advocare is a leader in addressing the rights of older people and elder abuse. We empower older people by giving them information and choice so they can make informed decisions and can live the life they want on their terms. Our values Integrity, Empowerment, Social Justice and Equity are at the heart of everything we do.

Why choose us?

We are a not-for-profit so if you are looking to make your millions, this is probably not the role for you.

We do have a few perks though:

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Additional paid leave between Christmas – New Year, plus 2 additional Wellness Days after your one-year anniversary, and

Working every day with a team of passionate, like-minded people

Heard enough? Want to apply?

Send us your CV and cover letter outlining why this sounds like the role for you and addressing the Essential Work-Related Requirements as above (please note that failure to address the selection criteria will exclude your application from consideration).

Applications will close 9 June 2025. We reserve the right to make an offer to an applicant prior to closing date. This role is open now, so the sooner we find the right person, the better! If you have any queries, or would like copy of job description, please visit our website: www.advocare.org.au.

Advocare values a diverse workforce with different life experiences, skills and backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ and people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need a hand with your application.