Details: Are you looking for a challenging role in a dynamic multi-faceted work environment? If so, look no further!The ACT Public Advocate (who is also the ACT Children and Young People Commissioner) is seeking a passionate, highly motivated, and well organised person to work as an Advocacy Support Officer in her public advocacy team.The Public Advocate has legislative responsibility for protecting and promoting the rights and interests of people in the ACT who are experiencing vulnerability. Some of these functions are specific to children and young people, and others encompass people with complex disability needs, including older persons and those with mental health conditions and/or forensic patients.Advocacy Support Officers provide administration and hands on support to enable the activities of a team of staff who operationalise the Public Advocate's functions by seeking to ensure that the services and systems that support persons experiencing vulnerability do so in a way that assures their safety and wellbeing, while being appropriately cognisant of their rights.The Advocacy Support Officer role is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights and experience in providing oversight of these services and systems, and to support individual and systemic advocacy to promote better outcomes and system improvements.The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.Eligibility/Other Requirements:Tertiary qualifications in relevant disciplines (e.g., law, social work, psychology, mental health, youthwork, etc) are highly desirable but not a requirement.Experience in administration and human services work is also highly desirable.Driver's licence C Class is desirable.This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People Check.Notes: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill permanent and temporary vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.