At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and advocate for people with disabilities, helping them navigate services and exercise their rights.
- Company: ADA Australia, a not-for-profit championing the rights of people with disabilities for over 30 years.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous salary packaging, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values respect, dignity, and fairness.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while promoting social justice and empowerment.
- Qualifications: Experience in human services or social work, strong communication, and advocacy skills required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
ADA Australia is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that has been advocating for the rights of older people and people with disability across Queensland for more than 30 years. We provide advocacy, information and education services that empower people to understand their rights, have their voices heard and achieve fair outcomes.
We're seeking a Disability Advocate to provide information, support and advocacy to people with disability, their families and carers. This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity until 30 June 2027. You’ll work directly with clients experiencing issues relating to disability services, discrimination, abuse, neglect, decision‑making, complaints, access to supports and navigating complex systems, including the NDIS.
In this role, you will:
- Support clients to understand and exercise their rights
- Advocate for individuals experiencing barriers or disadvantage
- Assist clients to navigate disability services and systems, including the NDIS
- Build relationships with community organisations and stakeholders
- Represent ADA Australia at community events and forums
About You
You’re passionate about social justice and empowering people to have their voices heard. You will bring:
- Qualifications in human services, social work, behavioural science, community services and/or equivalent experience
- Experience working with or supporting people with disability or other vulnerable groups
- Strong communication, advocacy and relationship‑building skills
- Sound judgement, problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
- Strong administrative and computer skills, including experience using client management systems
- Valid Australian Driver Licence
- Current (less than three years old) National Criminal History Certificate
- Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Valid Working with Children Blue Card
In Return for Your Hard Work, You Will Receive:
- Competitive salary + generous salary packaging options
- Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- A supportive, values‑driven team environment
- Meaningful work that directly contributes to protecting and promoting the rights of people with disability
Applications close 5:00pm, 6 October 2026, unless filled prior. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Join a supportive and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and our culture is built on respect, dignity and fairness.
Disability Advocate employer: ADA Australia
ADA Australia is an exceptional employer that prioritises the rights and wellbeing of older people and those with disabilities, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a commitment to professional development and a values-driven culture, employees are empowered to influence meaningful change while enjoying competitive pay and generous salary packaging options. Located in vibrant Brisbane, team members benefit from a collaborative atmosphere that celebrates diversity and encourages continuous improvement across safety, risk, and compliance practices.
