• Part time opportunity (67.5 hrs per fortnight)
• Max term until June 2022 based in Broome
• Provide locally integrated parenting services in the Kimberley

We are connected, proud of our impact, creative, high performing, inclusive and welcoming… are you?

As with most regional or remote operations, working in these environments can come with a range of great experiences and challenges beyond what you might experience elsewhere. You will develop and nurture relationships with local communities while embracing the unexpected, as every day will be different.

In return for your commitment to our vision, Anglicare WA provides the opportunity to make a positive contribution, and use your creativity and innovation to really explore your passion.

About us:

Anglicare WA is a highly regarded not for profit organisation, delivering a diverse range of community services throughout Western Australia. With over 630 staff and 320 volunteers, we are passionate about having a real and sustainable impact in the Western Australian community and to do this we need talented and engaged people who share our drive to achieve positive outcomes.

Parenting Connection WA, a partnership between Ngala and Anglicare WA, provides integrated, locally connected parenting services designed to ensure that parents and caregivers of children and young people across Western Australia have the skills, knowledge and confidence to nurture the wellbeing and development of their children. This is where you come in…

About the role:

The role of the Parenting Partnership Coordinator oversees the work of Parenting Connection WA in the Kimberley region. It is responsible for coordinating and facilitating a range of integrated parenting services across the Kimberley region in line with Parenting Connection WA’s business plan, service plans and contracts. It utilises a strengths based community development approach to local communities, with an integrated and person centred approach empowering parents and families. This includes working collaboratively with other local services, stakeholders and networks to meet the parenting needs of local families.

The Parenting Partnership Coordinator also identifies the local needs in relation to parenting services and support and provides leadership and local coordination for the delivery of parenting services for the Kimberley region.

About you:

To achieve success in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in human services and/or significant industry experience with specialist knowledge relevant to the position or equivalent knowledge of and experience working with Aboriginal families
• Demonstrated commitment and experience in strengths based capacity building and community development principles
• Demonstrated leadership/ networking capability including ability to broker relationships and partnerships and services
• Experience working with diverse groups, including Aboriginal people and CaLD communities
• Well connected to and based in the Kimberley region
• Demonstrated expertise in successful strategic planning and project management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Group facilitation and education skills

The successful candidate must possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, WA Drivers Licence and WA Working with Children Check.

About our values:

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still.

You will have a strong alignment with our organisational values. At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard. Do these values resonate with you?

Remuneration:

• Full time salary starting from $94,666 (pro-rata for part time) plus superannuation
• Generous rent subsidy benefits up to $15,600 per year (pro rata for part time) following a prior application process subject to terms and conditions
• Additional one week’s annual leave after 12 months of service
• Generous tax-free salary packaging benefits

A position description is attached.