Redress Caseworker

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave per year

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

District allowance

Access to Congress health services

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation in Alice Springs is seeking a Redress Caseworker to support Redress Scheme applicants, conduct community outreach and promote awareness of the scheme.

This Aboriginal identified role focuses on engaging with Stolen Generations members and descendants, across remote communities through the Congress Link Up Service.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal descent and accepted by the Aboriginal community.
• Certificate IV or proven experience in family support/health education.
• Experience engaging with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities.
• Experience working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma.
• Willingness to travel to remote locations and work independently with a multidisciplinary team.
• Current NT Driver's Licence or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Redress Scheme applicants.
• Conduct community outreach activities.
• Promote and raise awareness of the Redress Scheme.
• Collaborate within Congress Family Services and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Community engagement

Trauma-informed approach

Independent work

Education

Certificate IV or equivalent

Tools

NT Driver's Licence

Job description

Support & Engagement - Alice Springs

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 | [e-mail]

*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.