Indigenous Community Access Advocate (APS4)

DFP Recruitment; Albany; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Finance and Procurement WA is seeking a Local Community Connector to support individuals and communities in accessing services and supports across regional Western Australia.

This identified role focuses on working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, building strong relationships and guiding clients through government and community services. Regular travel to regional locations is required, including overnight stays.

Qualifications

• 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.

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
We are seeking a Local Community Connector to join our government client, supporting individuals and communities to access services, community supports and appropriate pathways.
This is an Identified position with a strong focus on working respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

The 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.

About You
You will bring:

• 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
This is a community-based role requiring:

• 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.

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.

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If you are passionate about community engagement and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to access services and supports, we would love to hear from you.


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