• 3 days a week (22.8 hours)

Purpose of role

ACSA is funded by the Commonwealth government to provide support and development activities to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community aged care services under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). You will be a member of the ACSA Workforce and Industry Development team focused on sector support and development.

You will work with CHSP providers in Sydney’s inner west and south eastern suburbs to support organisation capacity and access to quality services for older Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait peoples. As required, you will also work with NSW team to support CHSP providers across NSW.

As part of the Workforce & Industry Development (WID) team you will report to the Team Leader, Sector Support and Development.

You will need:

• Demonstrated success working alongside community aged care providers to achieve quality outcomes for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Understanding of the aged care reforms and impact on CHSP provider
• Experience coordinating or working within a CHSP or Home Care program will be an advantage
• Experience in the development and delivery of training programs
• To be self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite and the use of on-line communication platforms
• Current driver’s license and have access to a vehicle for occasional work use

The position is an identified Aboriginal position. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977. However, non-Aboriginal people with relevant experience are also eligible to apply.

This position will be contracted to 30 June 2021. Remuneration package includes a salary sacrifice arrangement.

For further information about this position and the job description please email [email protected] using the subject line: Aboriginal Sector Support & Development Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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