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Local Level Alliance Facilitator, FaCC

Mercy Community
  • Permanent Full-Time opportunity based in Browns Plains
  • Competitive annual salary of $69,200 - $74,456 plus Super and Salary Sacrifice
  • Continued professional development opportunities

Mercy Community currently has a vacancy for a Local Level Alliance Facilitator to join the Family & Child Connect (FaCC) team in Browns Plains on a permanent full-time basis.

The FaCC service helps vulnerable families connect with services they need to safely care for their children at home. The service helps families access the help they need before problems escalate and require statutory intervention.

The Role…

You will be responsible for raising awareness of the Family and Child Connect within the community, support the integration of joint case management processes, and support communication and inter-agency processes regarding timely client responses.

To be eligible for this position you will require (Key Selection Criteria):

  • 3- or 4-year tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Development, Social Science or related discipline and previous relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, the family support sector, particularly prevention and early intervention.
  • An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and societies and the issues which impact upon them in contemporary society together with a commitment to culturally competent engagement and practice.
  • Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in community development, including the capacity to develop strong, professional networks and partnerships.
  • Proven skills in developing information and learning packages, and delivering presentations and facilitating seminars for professionals, groups and community participants
  • Ability to identify, develop, implement, and coordinate location and event-based strategies and activities that promote community development, building awareness
  • Evidence of current vaccination against whooping cough or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
  • Demonstrated intermediate ability to use computer IT systems including MS Word and Excel.
  • Queensland Provisional Green or above Driver’s Licence.
  • Ability to obtain positive notice in the Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and any other legislatively required personal history screening as required.

It is beneficial for candidates to have:

  • A sound understanding and knowledge of the Queensland child protection system.
  • Knowledge of change management theory and processes.

As a Mercy Community employee, we’ll offer you:

  • The chance to make a genuine difference in people’s lives
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program
  • Friendly and supportive workplace

This position offers a competitive salary of $69,200 - $74,456 gross per annum in line with Level 4 of our Enterprise Agreement (dependent on qualifications and experience) and other benefits in line with our Agreement.

About us…

Mercy Community is a not-for-profit organisation, focused on the provision of innovative and responsive services in the areas of child protection, multicultural community support, family mental health, community and residential based aged care and disability support services. We are a strongly committed team that works hard and truly lives our values – Mercy, Acceptance, Excellence, Dignity, Empowerment and Integrity.

We encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds and recommend that you view our website and Employee Value Proposition at www.mercycs.org.au to find out more about Mercy Community.

To apply please click Apply Now and follow the prompts.

Applications must be completed online and include an updated resume and a response to the Key Selection Criteria (maximum of two pages).

Please apply immediately as we are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible. Mercy Community reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date of this campaign.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this position. Employment is conditional upon maintaining a clear personal history screening checks throughout employment.

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