Tenant Advocate
Tenant Advocates provide advice, advocacy, Tribunal representation and education on tenancy law to tenants in the northern and western regions of NSW.
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Company: New England and Western Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service Inc.
Location: Tamworth & North West NSW
Work type: Part Time
Salary: SCHCADS Award, SACS level 5, salary sacrifice
Phone: +61-7-3841-9984
Fax: +61-8-6656-6175
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Detail information about job Tenant Advocate. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Genuinely make a difference in the world
- Practical and real world training in the law
- Small team, large region, big impact
New England and Western Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service
Tenant Advocate
Part-time Position
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a position as a Tenant Advocate, located in our Armidale office.
NEWTAAS provides advice, advocacy, Tribunal representation and education on tenancy law to tenants in the northern and western regions of NSW. The area covered includes the New England, North Western and Far Western regions of NSW.
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated skills in advocacy, negotiation and representation
- Demonstrated skills in case management, including record keeping and comprehensive case notes
- Proven communication, interpersonal and administrative skills
- Good computer skills, including word processing, data entry and Internet experience
- Experience in dealing with clients with intellectual disabilities, clients from Indigenous and non-English speaking backgrounds and clients from other disadvantaged circumstances
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as part of a community based team
- Ability to effectively undertake and deliver community education initiatives
- Ability to effectively participate in relevant tenancy law reform initiatives
- Current driver's license
- Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline such as Law, Social Work or Community Welfare are desirable
The position is available for 21 hours per week and the days and hours of work will be negotiated with the Service Manager.
Applicants are advised that significant training requiring travel to Sydney and within the region will occur over the first twelve months of the position, and the successful applicant may be required to work additional hours to meet service delivery requirements. Interviews for the position are proposed for 17 July 2018. Please indicate your availability for travel in your application.
Applicants holding a current Australian practicing certificate are advised that it must be relinquished as a condition of employment.
Applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for the position.
Applications may be sent by email to [email protected] or by mail to:
Selection Panel
NEWTAAS Inc.
Minto 3
161 Rusden Street
ARMIDALE NSW 2350
Applications close 11 July 2018.