• Permanent Part Time
• 22.5 hours per week, days and hours of work are negotiable
• This role will be based in Taree & Port Macquarie
• Hourly Rate: $40.72 per hour - $45.26 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced First Nations Community Development Worker, who is passionate about providing effective support and services to the community.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced First Nations Community Development Worker, to support and promote the overall operations of Interrelate by providing First Nation-specific information and advice to staff and management and developing networks with, and information to, First Nations communities and elders about Interrelate and post-separation services.

Duties will include:

• Assist First Nations people to access Interrelate services through, creating good working relationships, establishing referral pathways, developing innovative strategies, networking and promotion and enhancement of Interrelate Services.
• Provide culturally specific advice to Interrelate staff in the region
• Identify community needs
• Engage Human centered design practices
• Recommend responses to benefit local First Nations communities
• Organise group seminars, community events, forums, expo's and workshops
• Facilitate Aboriginal Building Connections training for community

This role will be primarily based in Port Macquarie and may be required to travel and work across multiple sites, including, Taree, as well as other locations to support the community needs in the Mid North Coast region. Due to the travel required for this role, where is pool car is not available it will require the use of your own personal vehicle, all kilometres will be reimbursed when using your own personal vehicle.

ABOUT US:

Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship services. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives - their relationships.

We are committed to leading the way in providing responsive, cutting edge, transformative relationship services with and for our diverse communities, at every stage of life. We are committed to responding to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities and to building stronger relationships.

We deliver professional services like a big business, but with the heart of a not-for-profit. We deliver services spread across 30+ physical locations (plus online) to more than 120,000 clients and we're backed by qualified staff and more than 90 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters. We work in a broad context, connecting people with their communities and culture.

Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic the majority of our workforce is working and providing services to our communities from the safety of their home. The health and wellbeing of our staff and clients are paramount. Our goal is to ensure the well-being of our staff and clients and to help do our part to slow the spread of the virus. We have recently begun offering very limited face to face services under strict conditions following a risk assessment.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander background (Interrelate considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW)
2. Experience in community work / family mediation; particularly with First Nations Families and children and/or qualifications / certificates in Community Development social science, social work or related fields.
3. Experience in Case Management or willingness to develop skills.
4. Experience in First Nations Community Engagement
5. Understanding of the services provided by Interrelate
6. Understanding of social issues affecting First Nations communities within the local region
7. Experience in consulting with the First Nations community and relevant stakeholders
8. Understanding of the impact of family separation and breakdown on children with particular emphasis within First Nations families
9. Knowledge of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander specific services and programs in the local region
10. Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services to the community; particularly First Nations communities
11. Knowledge of child protection and mandatory reporting
12. Good oral and written communication skills
13. Good administrative, Windows/Microsoft Office and organisational skills
14. Ability to undertake obligations of the role via online mediums such as Zoom and Teams

WHAT WE OFFER:

We offer the following competitive employment conditions:

• Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees)
• Additional days of paid leave on top of standard leave entitlements
• Training, Mentoring, Supervision and access to Resources
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for multi-skilling and up-skilling
• High level of diversity in the role
• Excellent working environment

HOW TO APPLY:

If you think this role is for you please submit an application electronically by clicking the Apply Now button. You will be required to attach a copy of your resume/cv and address the selection criteria as part of your online application.

For internal applicants, you can also view the ad and apply by logging into ConnX, and find this position listed under vacancies.

If you have any questions regarding this position please email [email protected], using the subject line: First Nations Community Development Worker - Taree enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note: To be considered for this vacancy you must address the requirements of this role as part of your application.

Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of diverse gender identity, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, language, socio-economic circumstances, life circumstances, beliefs, and any other forms of disadvantage. If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact our People, Culture and Workforce Development team who will organize for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you.

All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government