Better Futures Community Connector

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative; Mooroopna; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Employment Assistance Program

Job summary

Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Family, Care & Early Years invites applications for the Better Futures Community Connector. This full‑time, 38 hours per week role focuses on building networks and pathways for young people aged 15 years 9 months to 21 leaving residential or out of home care, to engage with Better Futures and Home Stretch.

You will develop partnerships with professionals, coordinate case planning, and create annual plans that empower Aboriginal clients to achieve housing,

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander designation required.
• Diploma in Community Services or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Good knowledge of child protection and out-of-home care systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Facilitation to organise activities for young people.
• Demonstrated ability to build networks and advocate for young people.
• Ability to liaise with housing providers and real estate agents.
• Strong relationship-building with young people.

Responsibilities

• Build networks and partnerships with professionals supporting young people.
• Contribute to case planning and annual work plans.
• Identify pathways and resources to support housing, education, employment, and wellbeing.
• Empower Aboriginal clients through culturally sensitive planning and review outcomes.

Skills

Aboriginal designations

Written & oral comms

Facilitation

Networking & partnerships

Housing/provider liaison

Youth relationships

Confidentiality & compliance

Teamwork

Organisation & deadlines

Education

Diploma in Community Services

Job description

Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Family, Care & Early Years now has the following vacancy:

Better Futures Community Connector

Full-time, 38 hours a week

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About the Role

Better Futures Community Connector will play a key role using the Better Futures approach that aims to build supportive networks, pathways, and opportunities for young people within their communities. This includes building networks with accommodation services, supporting and encouraging young people from 15 years and 9 months old to 21 years old, that are leaving residential or out of home care and are at the risk of homelessness, to engage with Better Futures and Home Stretch.

The role also requires building new partnerships and maintaining existing networks with professionals supporting the young person including but not limited to case managers and care teams. Case planning is integral to this role and need to include the young persons identified goals.

Better Futures Community Connector will also develop annual work plan that incorporates aspects of cultural sensitivity to empower young Aboriginal clients to achieve the following areas such as housing, living skills, education, employment, and wellbeing. This plan is reviewed at the end of the financial year, and a new plan is developed annually to measure outcomes achieved against the activities undertaken.

Better Futures Community Connector will identify pathways, resources and relationships within the community that can support young people to realise their aspirations, develop their strengths and achieve their goals.

About You

• You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• A recognised qualification such as Diploma in Community Services, or a related field (Diploma level minimum) or demonstrated skills and experienced in a similar field.
• A good knowledge and understanding of the child protection and out of home care systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Facilitation skills to organise activities for young people to participate in as part of an annual plan.
• Demonstrated experience in developing strong networks and/or partnerships to negotiate and advocate on behalf of young people.
• Ability to establish relationship with housing providers and real estate agents.
• Demonstrated experience in building effective relationships with young people.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of confidentiality and compliance.
• Ability to work co-operatively and effectively in a team environment.
• Good organisational skills including ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.

What We Offer:

• Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
• Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award, Level 3 – pay point 1 to Level 4 – pay point 1 (based on qualifications and experience).
• Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC Day, annual CPI-based Award wage increases where applicable, and relocation assistance where applicable.
• Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
• Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.
• Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.
• Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.

You will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening check, including providing a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality.