Aboriginal Community Support & Family Services Worker

NT Government - Department of Children and Families; Darwin; Presencial; AUD 80 000 - 91 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

NT Government - Department of Children and Families is seeking an Aboriginal Community Worker (Administrative Officer 4) in the Greater Darwin Region. The role provides cultural support services to children, young people and families, aiming to reduce harm in line with departmental policies and the Care and Protection of Children Act.

Key duties include assisting in child safety, family support, case management, and carer recruitment; offering cultural advice and acting as a cultural broker with

Qualificações

• AQF Certificate IV in Community Services, or equivalent, or the ability to obtain.
• Experience living within Aboriginal cultural values and representing Aboriginal perspectives.
• Experience working with children, young people and families in a statutory setting including kinship.
• Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders and prepare reports.
• Ability to plan and deliver culturally appropriate services.
• Willingness to travel by 4WD/light plane and stay overnight in remote communities.
• Computers or willingness to learn and undertake departmental training.
• Current Northern Territory drivers’ licence.

Responsabilidades

• Under professional coaching, assist and participate in delivery of services including child safety, family support, case management and carer recruitment, assessment, support and training.
• Provide cultural advice to non-Aboriginal staff and act as a cultural broker in Departmental interactions with Aboriginal clients.
• Advocate and broker to enhance networking relationships and maintain open communications within and between the Department’s programs, other agencies and Aboriginal communities.
• Participate in service development of out of home care services.
• Ensure reliable data through accurate and timely recording in client information and case management systems.
• Assist in After-Hours Service and deliver statutory welfare group responses under the Emergency Management Act.

Conhecimentos

Cultural awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Communication skills

Travel readiness

NT drivers’ licence

Formação académica

AQF Certificate IV in Community Services

Descrição da oferta de emprego

NT Government - Department of Children and Families is seeking an Aboriginal Community Worker (Administrative Officer 4) in the Greater Darwin Region. The role provides cultural support services to children, young people and families, aiming to reduce harm in line with departmental policies and the Care and Protection of Children Act.

Key duties include assisting in child safety, family support, case management, and carer recruitment; offering cultural advice and acting as a cultural broker with