Redress Caseworker – Aboriginal Community Outreach

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; 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 options

Relocation assistance where applicable

Job summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Engaging communities

Travel to remote locations

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV or equivalent

Experience in family support/health education

Job description

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.