• Location: Highgate
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Employment Category: Fixed Term until 30 December 2021
• Remuneration: $76,950.73 - $84,872.13 + super + salary sacrifice

About the Organisation

The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) in Western Australia. We exist to support and act on behalf of our 23 Member ACCHSs throughout WA, actively responding to the individual and collective needs of our Members.

Governed by an Aboriginal Board of Directors who represent all regions in Western Australia, AHCWA aims to promote and strengthen the ACCHSs' model of care; a model that is built around the delivery of comprehensive, holistic, and culturally secure primary health care services.

AHCWA is a community organisation that focusses on making a difference to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. We work together as a team; to respect and understand the social and cultural needs; to network; to provide support; to advocate; to influence policy; to monitor performance; and to build work capacity to help improve and strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal people and their communities.

AHCWA is centrally located on the bustling and vibrant Beaufort Street café strip, and offers a flexible and family friendly workplace with a wide range of benefits to suit prospective employees.

AHCWA is also home to a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provides access to a number of training programs and short courses to enhance the capacity of the ACCHS workforce.

To find out more about AHCWA, visit our website at www.ahcwa.org.au.

About the Opportunity

The Family and Wellbeing Program Coordinator is accountable to the Executive Manager Workforce and Sector Development and is responsible for planning, preparing, promoting and delivering the accredited Certificate II in Family Wellbeing training program as part of the Mental Health Commission contract. The program is intended to build the capacity of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and their communities in Western Australia to address issues that impact on a client's social and emotional well-being. The position is also required to provide ongoing support for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service staff to deliver the training within their communities.

The occupant of this position will be expected to comply with and demonstrate a positive commitment to the highest level of achievement in Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health & Safety, Code of Conduct, Quality Improvement, Performance Management, Client Focus and Confidentiality throughout the course of their duties.

To view the full Position Description and Selection Criteria, click here, or visit www.ahcwa.org.au/employment

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Aboriginality is an essential criterion and is provided for in accordance with Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
• Possession of a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110), OR willingness and ability to attain on commencement.
• Possession of the Certificate II in Family Wellbeing (10272NAT) OR willingness and ability to attain on commencement.
• Possession of the Certificate II in Family Wellbeing Facilitation Skillset OR willingness and ability to attain on commencement.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and deliver training packages.
• Understanding of the issues including social determinants affecting Aboriginal people's social and emotional well-being.
• Understanding of Adult Learning Principles.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to proactively establish and sustain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisation skills, the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Package Software skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point etc.
• Possession of a current Western Australian Working with Children Card.

Ideally, in addition to the above, the successful candidate would also meet the following criteria:

• Experience working in mental health/ social and emotional wellbeing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Australian Qualification Framework.

The position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority of staff, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal 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) and Working with Children Check (if applicable) prior to appointment, in order to be eligible for the position.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement. Acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with relevant 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 $76,950.73 - $84,872.13 per annum 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
• 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

All submissions must be received by the nominated closing date. In fairness to all applicants, late applications cannot be considered unless prior consent has been received under restricted circumstances.