• Location: Boorloo (Perth WA)
• Employment Type: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Employment Category: Fixed Term until 30 June 2025
• Remuneration: $72,053.59 - $81,660.74 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The Workforce and Training Officer (Aged Care) (WTOAC) directly reports to the Workforce and Training Coordinator (Aged Care) (50D) and is accountable to the Workforce Development Manager. This position is the primary point of contact for the Elder Care Support program, ensuring that non accredited training and support for workforce is organised, sequenced and delivered to enable local workforce is able to support older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The WTOAC will work closely with the Workforce and Training Coordinator (Aged Care) (50D) and alongside the Home Care Workforce Support Officer to coordinate and organise workforce engagement activities, assist jurisdictional communication materials that align with the NACCHO communications framework, including Yarning Circles.

To view the full position description and selection criteria click here.

About You

As an ideal candidate, you will have demonstrated experience in delivering and/or facilitating training, and a qualification in community services is preferred.

In addition:

• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of person-centred care, trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to take direction, determine priorities and manage workloads in order to meet agreed timelines and objectives.
• Ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their leaders, respecting traditional culture, values and ways of doing business.
• Sound understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the aged care system.
• Knowledge of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For the full selection criteria, refer to the Job Description Form attached.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of workplace participants, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $72,053.59 - $81,660.74 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
• Up to 10 days’ Study Leave per year
• 17.5% Annual Leave loading
• Bring Your Dog To Work Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 2 days’ Volunteer Leave per year
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years' employment

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!

For further information about this position please call Connor Browne, People and Culture Administrator on 08 9227 1631.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.