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Intellectual Disability Rights Service is seeking a Justice Advocate to join the Justice Advocacy Service.
- Justice Advocacy Service (JAS) – Campbelltown
- Part-time (22.5 hours per week – Must be available to work Fridays. Other 2 days are negotiable)
- Fixed-term to 30 June 2027- extension dependent on on-going funding
We strongly encourage First Nations people to apply for this role. Up to 40% of Justice Advocacy Service (JAS) clients identify as First Nations people, and this role provides a meaningful opportunity to support their rights and access to justice.
ABOUT THE JUSTICE ADVOCACY SERVICE
The Justice Advocacy Service (JAS) is a free, statewide service supporting people with cognitive impairment when they come into contact with the criminal legal system.
With the support of skilled volunteers, JAS assists individuals with diverse cognitive impairment, including intellectual disability, brain injury, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder), autism, and dementia.
JAS operates as part of the Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS), a community legal centre and disability advocacy organisation committed to making rights real. We work alongside communities, and we strive to practice justice, respect and persistence in everything we do.
We recognise the strength, sovereignty and resilience of First Nations and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are committed to culturally safe, accountable and community led ways of working
Visit our website www.idrs.org.au for more information about IDRS
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
As a Justice Advocate, you’ll make a real difference when it matters most. You’ll support people with cognitive impairment as they move through the criminal legal system, ensuring their voices are heard, they can access and understand their rightsand their cultural identity respected.
You’ll provide case co-ordination and advocacy support to people from diverse backgrounds, whether they are victims, witnesses, suspects, or defendants.
The role is 9am–5pm weekdays, with a monthly remote on-call roster offering after-hours support for people under arrest at Police stations.
If you’re committed to fairness, inclusion, and supporting people through complex systems, we encourage you to apply.
YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE:
- Supporting people to understand police processes, court proceedings, outcomes and conditions, in ways that are accessible and individualised.
- Coordinating, supporting and debriefing local volunteers and Police Station Support Workers, ensuring their work remains culturally safe, accountable and supportive
- Building respectful relationships with key stakeholders including Legal Aid, First Nations Legal Services, Police, Court staff, First Nations communities.
- Working collaboratively with families, mainstream and disability community supports to strengthen outcomes and avoid further harm or criminalisation.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who understands that justice is not experienced equally, and who is committed to working in ways that respects diversity, community and lived experience.
You will bring:
- Experience working with people with cognitive impairment and/or communities facing systemic disadvantage
- A strong commitment to human rights, self-determination and the principle that people have the right to make their own decisions wherever possible
- An understanding of the historical and ongoing impacts of colonisation, racism and over policing on First Nations and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- The ability to advocate firmly and respectfully within legal and justice systems to achieve fair outcomes
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information simply and clearly
- Experience working in culturally appropriate, trauma-informed and strengths-based ways
- Confidence working both independently and within a small, collaborative team
- Confidence working in client case management systems, attention to detail and writing skills to reflect the criminal legal system.
- Prior experience working in volunteer support, disability services, the criminal legal system, or the NDIS is desirable but not essential.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do meaningful work that makes a real difference in people’s lives, work that respects culture, values lived experience and challenges injustice.
You’ll receive:
- Pay under the SCHADS Award Level 5 ($51.00–$53.31 per hour) plus 12% superannuation
- Access to Not-for-profit salary packaging, increasing your take home pay
- Flexible working arrangements where possible, including some work-from-home options
- Supportive supervision, reflective practice and debriefing opportunities to support your wellbeing
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program
EMPLOYMENT SCREENING
IDRS is serious about its duty to provide clients with a safe and professional service and to providing all people working at IDRS with a safe and healthy working environment. A National Police Check will be completed for recommended applicants. A NSW Working with Children Clearance (WWCC) needs to be provided by the successful person.
We are committed to fairness and inclusion and having a criminal record does not automatically exclude you from applying for this role. While we conduct employment screening, we consider each applicant’s circumstances individually and value lived experience.
NEXT STEPS
To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now‘ and submit your application before 9am on 20 April 2026.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the role, please feel free to contact Eliza Kidd at ekidd@idrs.org.au using the subject line: Justice Advocate – Campbelltown enquiry via EthicalJobs or by phone during business hours, Monday to Friday, on 0428 864 276 .
This position is funded until 30 June 2027, with the possibility of extension depending on available funding.
