1.0 FTE SCHADS 6 ($110,110 - $114,980) + super + salary packaging + additional paid Christmas leave.

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

Do you have experience leading geographically diverse teams?

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 permanent full-time position within a purpose-driven team. The primary responsibility for the Regional Team Leader (RTL) is to manage the regional advocacy and outreach function and team to ensure regional and remote clients receive high quality and effective services that are responsive to their needs. The RTL is responsible for the service delivery, caseload growth and management, performance and viability of Advocare’s work in the regions.

Note: We welcome applications from Perth or regional WA. The role can be performed from our Perth Head office at Victoria Park or in one of WA’s larger regional centres including Broome, Kununurra, Geraldton, Bunbury, Albany, Kalgoorlie or surrounds. Regardless of location, quarterly regional travel will be required to meet with your team and key stakeholders face to face.

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:

To be considered for this role, your cover letter must address the essential work-related requirements. Applications that do not address these will not progress to the next stage.

Proven leadership and management skills, with a focus on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment whilst monitoring, driving performance and providing direction.

Demonstrated experience in successfully delivering community services at a state-wide level, with experience of living and working in rural or remote area

Knowledge and experience of challenges faced by rural and remote areas.

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to be able to advocate, facilitate, negotiate, influence, mediate and develop effective workplace relationships with clients and other stakeholders.

Detailed knowledge of the operations of My Aged Care, Commonwealth Home Support program, Home Care packages and residential aged care.

Experience delivering or managing programs that provide holistic and trauma informed care or practice.

Knowledge of other client support services (such as Housing/ Tenancy, Mental Health and Legal support services).

Strong computer literacy and experience using an electronic Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database system.

Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities.

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.

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.

Applications will close 6 September 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.