about the opportunity

ARROS works with young people (15 to 25 years) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This includes young people with experiences of trauma, or intellectual or cognitive disability who are transitioning from care or from youth justice to adulthood. We provide holistic support to people with the aim of providing spaces to live, places to belong and roles for meaning.

We invite applications from practitioners who are passionate about the issues young people face and enjoy engaging in direct practice with young people and their networks. We encourage new graduates to apply, and offer ongoing, professional supervision to support emerging practice, tailored to your gifts and interests.

This is a full-time position, on a twelve-month contract, with possibility of extension. Remuneration is at a SCHCADS Level 4 or 4 depending on skillset (Social and Community Services Pay Scales).

There is opportunity to increase your income through inclusion in our salary sacrificing program. The SCHCADS award can be accessed here.

next steps

Thank you for your interest in the position of Outreach Worker at ARROS (social work degree or equivalent preferred). We invite passionate, creative and values driven people to apply to join our team of committed social and human services workers! We value the knowledge and skills of new graduates (in social work or similar professions such as community development, or human services) and skilled practitioners alike and are willing to negotiate this role with the right applicant.

Please find attached an application kit containing the following documentation:

• Position Description (Abridged Outreach Worker)
• ARROS Goals and Objectives
• ARROS Practice Principles
• Trauma, Vicarious Trauma, Burnout and Self Care Policy and Procedure.

additional information

Appointment to the position of ARROS Outreach Worker will be subject to a Blue Card ‘Working with Children Check’ and ‘Yellow Card Exemption’ and ‘NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.’ Prior to start date, the successful candidate must have blue card and NDIS Worker Clearance Card and provide a certificate to demonstrate completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module “Quality, Safety and You”.

Prior to start date, the successful candidate must have been fully vaccinated (Covid19 Vaccination) as per Public Health Order.

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on 7th July 2022. 

Should you wish to enquire further about this position or have any questions about what it is like to work for ARROS or Community Living Association, we welcome your phone call! Please contact Darcy Villiers or Renee Mills on 3266 3788.

A position description is attached.