Disability Advocate – Identified Position

Help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with Disability Have Their Voices Heard

Full-Time Fixed-Term Opportunity to 30 June 2027

Are you passionate about human rights, social justice, and creating positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability?

Join ADA Australia’s Yarn2Action team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide advocacy, support and representation to help people understand their rights, navigate complex systems, and achieve fair outcomes.

Why Join ADA Australia?

• Meaningful work – Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability to uphold their rights.
• Fixed-term opportunity to June 2027 – Join a growing program delivering meaningful impact.
• Flexible hybrid role – Enjoy a mix of office, community and work-from-home arrangements.
• Generous salary packaging – Increase your take-home pay through not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
• Supportive and inclusive culture – Join a collaborative team where your wellbeing and contribution matter.

About the Role

As a Disability Advocate, you’ll support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability, their families and carers by providing information, advocacy, referral and representation services.

No two days are the same. You may be:

• Supporting clients to understand their rights and available options
• Assisting people to navigate services and systems, including the NDIS
• Advocating for individuals experiencing abuse, neglect, discrimination or barriers to support
• Building relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations
• Representing ADA Australia at community events, workshops and forums
• Identifying opportunities to improve inclusion and advocacy outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability

The role services South East Queensland and may involve outreach to regional Queensland communities, including occasional overnight travel.

About You

We’re looking for someone who builds trusted relationships, communicates with confidence, adapts to changing circumstances, and is passionate about empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability to understand their rights and be heard.

You may have experience in:

• Community services
• Social work
• Disability services
• Advocacy
• Human services
• Health or allied health
• Counselling
• Case management
• Community engagement
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and services

You’ll also bring a strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities, along with the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability, their families and communities.

Essential Requirements

• Valid Australian Driver Licence
• Current National Criminal History Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Willingness to undertake regional travel, including occasional overnight stays

About Us

ADA Australia is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that has been protecting and promoting the rights of older people and people with disability across Queensland for more than 30 years.

Yarn2Action is a statewide advocacy service supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability, helping ensure culturally safe and inclusive access to advocacy and support.

Apply Now

If you’re looking for meaningful work that creates genuine impact in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume outlining your suitability for the position.

Applications close 5:00pm, 17 September 2026, unless filled prior.

This is an Identified Position. ADA Australia considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

For more information about ADA Australia, visit adaaustralia.com.au or contact HR@adaaustralia.com.au.

We are committed to creating a culturally safe, respectful and inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every person is treated with dignity and respect.