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Support Officer - Aboriginal Families Thrive Program

Australian Red Cross
  • Full time position 37.5 hours per week
  • Maximum term role until June 2021
  • Based in Adelaide, SA

Applicants must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is an act done for the purpose of carrying out a scheme for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under section 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

Who are we

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.

About the role

This position is primarily responsible for working closely with the Aboriginal Families Thrive Coordinator and Aboriginal families involved in the program to improve the ability of the families to foster positive experiences of learning and education for their children. The position will work closely with Aboriginal family members, Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, schools, children’s centres, non-government organisations and government services to deliver coordinated and culturally connected support to Aboriginal families living in the western Adelaide metropolitan area.

What you will bring

  • Demonstrated experience working in Aboriginal family support and case management role/s
  • Well-developed understanding and skills in using strengths-based approaches
  • Well-developed understanding of issues that impact on the health, wellbeing and safety of Aboriginal families including factors which influence the ability of families to support positive learning pathways for their children to working with Aboriginal families and communities
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with diverse community, non-government and government stakeholders and networks which promote positive and trusted relationships
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate key messages in diverse community and stakeholder environments (including network meetings, community forums)

Why work for us?

Work for purpose, know that the work you do enables Red Cross to support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability.

You can access flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year.

Further information

For further enquiries please see position description below or contact Jamahl Liddle on [email protected], using the subject line: Support Officer - Aboriginal Families Thrive Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Position Description: Download File Support Officer - Aboriginal Families Thrive.pdf

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