Eligibility

These are Affirmative Measures – First Nations applicants only positions.

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. To be eligible to apply under the Affirmative Measures Initiative, applicants must:

• be an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person
• identify as an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person, and
• be accepted by their community as being and Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander person

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status before being appointed to the role.

This roles are Indigenous Identified position. Please do not apply if you do not identify as Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

About the Program

The Children and Family Intensive Support Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. The program will deliver services for families that will build on the strengths of families and communities to care for children in their culture. Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation Children and Family Intensive Support Program delivers collaborative, culturally led, strengths-based, family-focused and child-centred support to families experiencing complex needs. The program works in partnership with families to build on existing strengths and capacities, empowering them to create sustainable change.

Support is culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based, ensuring services are tailored to the unique needs, goals and circumstances of each child and their family or household. Through a holistic and inclusive approach, the program prioritises the safety, wellbeing and long-term stability of children while strengthening family functioning and connection to community.

Benefits and perks

Conditions of employment covered by the Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2024. Salary range starting at $40.03 per hour. Option to salary package a maximum of $16,050 from your gross salary each year; 5 weeks pro rata annual leave per year; and a 35-hour week. We have a dedicated employee assistance program and excellent training and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with clients to undertake assessments to develop, implement, monitor and review their client goals and outcomes that identify strengths as well as areas of risk, ensuring children and young people are actively engaged in the process.
• Promote skills which increase child health, safety and development;
• Promote family skill development through modelling, practice, discussion and other practical support.
• Attend review meetings, case conferences, worker meetings and consultation meetings and ensure appropriate documentation is kept.
• Coordinate with other service key services including Statutory services, Housing providers, Aboriginal services, early learning providers & schools, primary and secondary, allied health services, specialist DFV, NDIS and mental health supports.
• Advise the Team Leader of any significant changes or concerns regarding the families, their home environment, wellbeing, or other risks, as soon as possible.
• Work with families in a way that is welcoming and encourages culturally appropriate parent-child interactions
• Ensure Client files are maintained, including all written and verbal communication with the client are record in the client file in a timely manner. Case plans are reviewed and updated.
• Promote the activities of the program to service providers and the community.
• Attend and participate in regular team meetings and meetings with supervisor.
• Provide first aid assistance to persons suffering from an illness and/or injury where required.
• Contribute to a proactive and positive team culture.
• Participate in training and professional development activities.
• Maintain respect for Larrakia people and traditional country;
• Ensure best practice of OH&S and guidelines are followed.

Key Selection Criteria

• Working towards qualification in Community Services or similar and a minimum 2 years’ experience working with families, children and young people.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience in working with culturally diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and a commitment to early intervention as a strategy to optimise child outcome
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the range of family risk and protective factors which impact on child outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the stresses on vulnerable families
• Demonstrated knowledge of child protection issues and the NT child protection system
• Relevant experience in Intensive Family Support Work, or relevant related community services work
• Demonstrated good writing skills and experience in writing reports
• Possession of, or ability to quickly acquire, a First Aid & CPR Certificate
• A valid Working with Children (OCHRE) Card, current Police check (within 3 months) and Current NT Driver’s Licence (C Class minimum)

Desirable:

• Identify as Larrakia
• Proven experience working within a case management framework

A fixed term contract will be offered that aligns with the funding agreement (up to 30 June 2027).

Applicants are required to undergo Drug and Alcohol testing if you are in the final selection as part of the recruitment process.

To apply for this role, please click the 'apply now' button and upload your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria. To be eligible for consideration you must supply current copies of your Drivers licence, Working with Children check, and National Police check (within three months). Direct applications made to LNAC staff will not be accepted.

For further information call Katrina 0457 344 799.

Next Steps

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.