• ‘When women support each other, incredible things happen.’ (International Women's Day Theme 2018)
• Female identified role
• Based in Penrith (co-located at Penrith Women’s Health Centre)
• Part time 45 hours per fortnight
• Contracted to June 2024
• $42.25 gross per hour + super + generous salary packaging

Are you an experienced case worker or support worker with project administration experience? Want to make a real difference by supporting women impacted by the criminal justice system?

CRC is excited to be expanding the Miranda Project team of dedicated professionals working to change women’s lives. And we’d love to hear from you.

• Play a key part in our program and contribute to long-lasting change for our clients and the community.
• Join a diverse and passionate team in a flexible and supportive organisation
• We want to hear from people from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of the criminal justice system and victimisation. The skills and experiences of First Nations people will be particularly valued.

The Opportunities

CRC’s Miranda Project is a pilot project co-located at Penrith Women’s Health Centre to provide support to women in the criminal justice system at risk of domestic and family violence. The Hub includes the safe drop-in space and group programs in conjunction with Penrith Women’s Health Centre.

As a Hub Support Worker on our Miranda Project, you’ll be at the heart of a high-impact team. Supported by Senior Case Workers and teammates, your role includes:

• Project and client support: Providing a broad range of support for the Miranda Hub staff and clients, project admin, supporting group work and casework services will make up most of your day. You’ll approach every task with empathy, keeping our clients’ goals front and centre.
  
• Creating community connections for clients: Using both outreach and Hub drop-in models you'll work with women at the Penrith Women’s Health Centre, women in the community on an outreach basis, as well as women in NSW Correctional Centres. The goal? To ensure long-term supports, reduce incarceration and reduce recidivism.
  
• Cultural safety: You’ll work in culturally appropriate ways in recognition of the unique cultural needs and over-representation of First Nations people in the criminal justice system.

Your usual work hours will be Monday to Friday, with occasional out-of-hours work, as required.

Why work for us?

• Support programs that aim to break entrenched cycles of disadvantage, homelessness and imprisonment
• Be part of a community-based agency that has been delivering effective services in our field for over 70 years
• Join a dedicated, energetic team with a culture of trust, integrity and respect
• Be part of a flexible and supportive workplace including benefits such as Wellbeing Leave
• Access the support of Cultural Supervision for First Nations staff

CRC works with some of the state’s most stigmatised and marginalised people, and we are dedicated to providing them with the help they need. While our work can sometimes be challenging, the rewards are significant.

To join us, you’ll need:

• Experience and skills in the provision of trauma-informed care
• Knowledge and experience of working with women with complex and compounding needs such as homelessness, criminal justice system involvement, alcohol and other drug use, mental health and experiences of trauma
• A current NSW Driver Licence
• A current NSW Working with Children Check and Criminal Record Check (please note, a criminal record is not a barrier to being considered for a role with CRC)
• Demonstrated cultural competency and knowledge of issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities
• Knowledge and skills relating to child development, current child protection issues and legislation.
• Identify as female
• The unrestricted right to work in Australia

How to apply:

CRC considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as specified under section 31h of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

We are committed to achieving a diverse and culturally safe workforce, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from CALD backgrounds for the non-Identified positions.

Do you have the skills, positivity and work ethic to match our amazing team? APPLY NOW! Please submit your response to the selection criteria and upload a copy of your resume.

Applications close as soon as a suitable applicant is found. Please apply now!

For more information and a copy of the Position Description please email [email protected] using the subject line: Miranda Project - Hub Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.