APS4 Local Community Connector - Carnarvon

Government client (agency undisclosed); Shire Of Carnarvon; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Government client (agency undisclosed) is seeking a Local Community Connector at APS4 to work with individuals, service providers and communities to gather information and support access to services. The role emphasises building strong, culturally respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and providing information about government, mainstream and community services.

Travel to regional and remote locations, including overnight stays, is required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and respectful community engagement skills.
• Experience in community engagement, service delivery or a similar client-focused role.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals, service providers and communities to gather information and support access to services.
• Build strong, culturally respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Provide information about government, mainstream and community services and supports.
• Assist with developing community connection plans and undertake regular participant check-ins.
• Monitor supports and ensure appropriate follow-up and administration is completed.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to provide advice and resolve enquiries.
• Apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures in your day-to-day work.

Job description

Local Community Connector | APS4

Role You will:

• Work with individuals, service providers and communities to gather information and support access to services.
• Build strong, culturally respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Provide information about government, mainstream and community services and supports.
• Assist with developing community connection plans and undertake regular participant check-ins.
• Monitor supports and ensure appropriate follow-up and administration is completed.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to provide advice and resolve enquiries.
• Apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures in your day-to-day work.

The successful candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain relevant Working with Children/Vulnerable Persons, worker screening, pre-engagement and government security clearances, as required.

About You

• Strong understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and respectful community engagement skills.
• Experience in community engagement, service delivery or a similar client-focused role.
• Strong communication, administration and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, use sound judgement and manage competing priorities.

Role Requirements

• Travel to regional and remote locations, including overnight stays.
• Visits to community locations and individuals' homes.
• Driving long distances, including on unsealed roads.
• Regular face-to-face and telephone engagement.
• A current driver's licence.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [e-mail] or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.