Aboriginal Family Support Worker

Anglicare WA; Kununurra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote allowance 10%

Location allowance

Superannuation 12%

Job summary

Anglicare WA in Kununurra is seeking a dedicated Family Relationship Centre practitioner to support triage, intake assessments and information sessions for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal families in the East Kimberley. You will help families strengthen their relationships, focusing on children's needs, and provide culturally appropriate information and services.

This is a permanent, part-time role (0.6 FTE, 22.5 hours per week) with a pro-rata salary of $100,192 per annum (incl 10% remote

Qualifications

• Aboriginality is a genuine qualification for this role.
• Current National Police Clearance within 12 months.
• WA driver's licence and Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Triages cases and conducts intake assessments.
• Delivers information sessions for families in a culturally appropriate way.
• Maintains referrals and builds partnerships with stakeholders.
• Performs home visits and outreach across the Kimberley region.

Skills

Aboriginal culture knowledge

Risk assessment

Documentation

Communication

Job description

Key Details

• Make a meaningful impact in the East Kimberley community
• Permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE) opportunity based in Kununurra
• Starting salary $100,192 (pro-rata) per annum (inc 10% remote allowance), plus 12% super, plus location allowance

Introduction

• Make a meaningful impact in the East Kimberley community
• Permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE) opportunity based in Kununurra
• Starting salary $100,192 (pro-rata) per annum (inc 10% remote allowance), plus 12% super, plus location allowance

Description

Join our Kimberley Family Relationship Centre where you will make a difference supporting initial triage, intake assessment and information sessions for families seeking to engage with or obtain support. You will help families strengthen their relationships with a focus on children's needs, in a culturally appropriate manner. Working alongside a team of passionate practitioners, you will provide professional, timely and culturally appropriate information and services to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal families in Kununurra. By using the Sunshine model, you will support families to identify their 'good life' goals. You will successfully develop and maintain effective networks and partnerships with relevant stakeholders which will be pivotal when making and receiving referrals. Additionally, you will conduct home visits and provide outreach to families and communities in the Kimberley region when required.

This is a permanent, part-time opportunity (22.5 hours per week), based in Kununurra.

Skills and Experiences

About You

Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is considered a genuine qualification for this position and applicants must be of Aboriginal descent.

• An understanding of the processes of Property Mediation, Family Dispute Resolution, counselling and Child Focused Practice and all other Anglicare WA services to ensure adequate referral
• Knowledge of local Aboriginal culture, including family relationships and kinship systems
• Knowledge of the effects of trauma and domestic violence on families, children and young people
• Able to identify risk, conduct appropriate risk assessments and support clients with safety planning as required
• Ability to provide clear and accurate documentation

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, WA driver's licence, and WA Working With Children Check. Please note that the organisation may seek to request an international police clearance if necessary.

A police record is not an automatic barrier to employment with us. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we review any disclosures on an individual basis, focusing on relevance to the role.

Impact And Benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the state.

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

• $100,192 per annum pro rata (inclusive of 10% remote allowance) + 12% superannuation
• Rent subsidy $250 per week and electricity allowance $1000 (pro-rata) per annum
• In addition to your remuneration, you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits where you can package up to $15,900 per annum and not pay tax on that amount.
• Additional 8 days leave (pro rata)

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it's hard.

But don't take our word for it! Explore our Story Feed and hear from our staff about what makes Anglicare WA such a great place to work!

For further information please contact Emma Venables, Service Manager - East Kimberley at [e-mail]

Safeguarding Children & Young People

Anglicare WA is committed to empowering children and young to feel safe, valued and respected. We have zero tolerance for harm or neglect, and take our legal, ethical and community responsibilities seriously. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

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