Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Dentsu Mitchell on behalf of Federal Government
Justice and Community Safety
ACT Human Rights Commission
Public Advocate and Children and Young People Commissioner
 
Senior Advocate, Children and Young People
 
Senior Officer Grade C
Salary Range: $100,462 – $108,140  (PN: 24908)
 
The Public Advocate and Children and Young People Commissioner is seeking an experienced, motivated and passionate person to join our business unit as a Senior Advocate at the Senior Officer Grade C level. Duties of the Senior Advocate (Children and Young People) include advocating for the rights of children and young people at both individual and systemic levels; investigating concerns from children and young people about the provision of services for their protection; supporting and fostering the establishment and provision of services and facilities for children and young people; and monitoring the provision of services for the protection of children and young people. Key priorities in this area include pursuing better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people and addressing their over-representation in care and protection services (inclusive of youth justice); upholding the rights of children and young people in youth justice detention; promoting improvements in child safe practice in organisations; ending violence against children and young people; and promoting children and young people’s safety and wellbeing including through evidence-based decision-making frameworks for child protection practice. Please see the role description for a full list of duties and responsibilities, and the selection criteria for the role. The ACT Human Rights Commission recruits for diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply. If you are a person with a disability and would like assistance to apply for this position please contact the contact officer for this position.
Source: Uniting News