Position Context and specific job requirements

CREATE is seeking a Community Facilitator for our Parramatta, NSW office. We offer great entitlements including Salary Sacrificing, an additional 3 days Board Leave per annum on top of the 4 weeks annual leave.

CREATE Foundation is a system’s advocate and the role that Community Facilitators play is one where engaging with children and young people is central to the role. CREATE does not provide individual advocacy.

Community Facilitators are responsible for improving the lives of children and young people with a care experience outlined in the organisations strategic plan goals. Community Facilitators are guided by the organisations Mission, to – Connect to Empower to Change.

Community Facilitators are change agents who facilitate the voices of children and young people through active participation and engagement. This enables the organisation to advocate to key decision makers effectively.

We are invested in our team and reward and acknowledge our staff achievements with annual Performance Awards and offer extensive personal development opportunities through organisational training. For other benefits please click on this link https://create.org.au/who-we-are/join-team/employee-benefits/.

Are you passionate about the rights of children and young people? Enjoy working in a fast-paced change environment and advocating for change? Are you a people person with the confidence to work in a cross-cultural context? Then this job may be just what you are looking for.

Key Criteria

• Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Social Science or related field coupled with at least 12 months experience in the out of home care sector.

• Current Driver’s License

• Successful Security Check – per state requirements (for example Working with children card / Ochre card)

• Must comply with government and / or health directives in each state jurisdiction, and where so indicated be vaccinated for COVID 19.

You MUST address the below Selection Criteria to be considered for this role:

• Ability to engage respectfully with children and young people in care including those from all cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Islander backgrounds. Ability to abide by child safe standards.
• Demonstrated competency in delivering/facilitating programs and organising events and activities. This includes event/workshop planning, promotion, delivery and the evaluation of programs/events. Ability to work in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner.
• Highly developed written and interpersonal communication skills coupled with confidence in conflict resolution, and problem solving. Ability to maintain accurate records and highly developed computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office). Demonstrated experience or ability to develop and foster positive working relationships within the out of home sector.
• Highly motivated with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload to ensure that organisational goals are met with ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate ability to follow organisation policies and procedures and work respectfully with colleagues.

A full job specification and selection criteria can be found on the jobs page of our website at https://create.org.au/join-our-team/ or as an attachment below.