Redress Caseworker

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; Sur place; AUD 82 000 - 92 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Six weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave per year

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging options

Relocation assistance where applicable

Résumé du poste

The Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking a Redress Caseworker to support Redress Scheme applicants and engage with Aboriginal communities across the Northern Territory.

This Aboriginal identified position requires outreach, education, and close collaboration within Congress Family Services to promote awareness, support reunification with family, country and Traditional Culture, including travel to remote locations.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal descent required; identified as Aboriginal by community
• Certificate IV or proven experience in family support or health education
• Experience engaging with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities
• Ability to travel to remote locations and work independently within a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of The Stolen Generation history and its impacts

Responsabilités

• Provide support to Redress Scheme applicants
• Conduct community outreach and promote the Redress Scheme
• Collaborate with the Congress Family Services team
• Work across remote locations and travel as required
• Promote awareness and information about the program

Connaissances

Engaging communities

Travel to remote locations

Independent work

Team collaboration

Formation

Certificate IV or equivalent

Experience in family support/health education

Description du poste

Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands

Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service

Base Salary: $82,426 - $91,689 (p.a.)
Total Effective Package: $102,871 - $113,340 (p.a.)*
Full-Time Contract
ABORIGINAL IDENTIFIED POSITION

About the role

The Redress Caseworker will be responsible for providing support to Redress Scheme applicants, conducting community outreach activities, promoting and raising awareness of the Redress Scheme.

The Congress Link Up Service is an integral service within Congress Family Services section within the Child and Family Services Division. The service is a part of a national program that aims to provide comprehensive support to members of the Stolen Generations members and descendants, support throughout reunification to family, country and Traditional Culture.

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements:

• Is of Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community.
• Minimal Certificate IV qualifications or proven experience in one of more of the following areas - family support, education of health and willingness to undertake further training
• Demonstrated experience engaging with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities
• Demonstrated experience in working with individuals that have experienced complex trauma
• Thorough understanding of The Stolen Generation history and the ongoing impacts of past removals
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.
• Current NT Driver's License or the ability to obtain

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
  Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• District allowance.

For more information on the position please contact the Link Up Manager, Jodie Satour on 0438 836 660 |

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.