• 12 month Full Time Position (possible extension dependant on funding)
• Position Grade: SCHADS Level 4
• Location: Kempsey, NSW
• Generous Salary Packaging

ABOUT US 

Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) is a survivor led Aboriginal community controlled organisation established to help restore and reconstruct the identity, dignity and integrity of Aboriginal men who were forcibly removed from their families and put into the Kinchela Boys Home (KBH), and to address the intergenerational trauma that adversely impacts on the lives of the men’s families and descendants. We are a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider.

KBHAC is committed to empowering, positive, healthy peer support models that enable greater inclusion in community life. These models address the rebuilding and strengthening of identity and family structures. We provide tailored services to KBH survivors and their families and also support the broader community through our Connecting Abilities Program which supports Aboriginal people with a disability, their families and carers.

The KBHAC Marrungbuya (‘Feel Well’) program in Kempsey is a social and emotional wellbeing program. It operates across the Macleay Valley to deliver programs, projects, activities, and events in partnership with other organisations for the whole community. This position will work with community partners as well as in specific primary and high schools as part of the transition team to support Year 6 students transition into Year 7. They will be responsible for liaising with school staff, parents, carers and community. 

THE POSITION

The KBHAC Marrungbuya (‘Feel Well’) program in Kempsey is a social and emotional wellbeing program. It operates across the Macleay Valley to deliver programs, projects, activities, and events in partnership with other organisations for the whole community. This position will work with community partners as well as in specific primary and high schools as part of the transition team to support Year 6 students transition into Year 7. They will be responsible for liaising with school staff, parents, carers and community.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, plan, implement and evaluate programs and activities in response to identified needs, in conjunction with the Marrungbuya Community Initiative Program Manager;
• Develop partnerships with key stakeholders and service providers to ensure effective service delivery;
• Assist with the establishment and development of new services and programs based on local need;
• Develop and deliver programs in Primary Schools, High Schools and Community
• Attend relevant program specific or networks and interagency meetings with / or on behalf of the Marrungbuya Community Initiative Program Manager;
• Actively participate in Working Parties for various events conducted throughout the year;
• Encourage community participation in decision-making;
• Establish Focus Groups and program meeting for engagement with community;
• Assist the Marrungbuya Community Initiative Program Manager identify and complete funding submissions;
• Participate in regular policy and procedure reviews;
• Ensure KBHAC’s policy and procedures are observed in all aspects of the service delivery;
• Work with the Marrungbuya Community Initiative Program Manager to ensure program targets are met;
• Present a monthly report written report to the Marrungbuya Community Initiative Program Manager;
• Participate in regular team meetings;
• Assist in the development of the annual review;
• Complete fortnightly timesheet and submit to Marrungbuya Community Initiative Program Manager;
• Develop a quarterly workplan;
• Work as part of a team; and
• Undertake any other duty as required.

KBHAC offers a flexible, supportive and friendly work environment and an attractive remuneration package including salary packaging options.

This is an Aboriginal identified position. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification for this position and is authorised by section 14a of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977.

Successful candidates are required to complete pre-employment screening including a National Police Check and a Working With Children check and have a valid NSW Driver’s License.