• Full Time
• Permanent, Ongoing
• Penrith, NSW
• $77,400 - $95,123 + salary packaging

This role is open to applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander only. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

About the Organisation

Narang Bir-rong Aboriginal Corporation (NBAC) was established in August 2018 to ensure the management and provision of Aboriginal services were delivered by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Agency. The delivery of these services however dates back to 2008 when the service originally began.

NBAC provides Aboriginal specific out-of-home care, family support and family preservation services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people and their families in Western Sydney, Nepean Blue Mountains and connected areas.

NBAC recruits, trains, and supports Aboriginal out of home carers and kin, and case manages children and young people in out of home care. Narang Bir-rong believes it is critical to place Aboriginal children and young people in care situations that support their individual identity, self-esteem, and that meet their social, emotional, and behavioural needs.

About the role

As part of the Recruitment Team, the Carer Recruitment Officer has a responsibility for recruiting, training and assessing potential carers for the Long-Term Care Program, as well as supporting the need for emergency placement referrals. It is the aim of the recruitment and carer support team to have a pool of carers sufficient in number to be able to meet the needs of children coming into the program to be matched with appropriate carers.

For a list of key responsibilities, please contact Pipeline Talent at [email protected], using the subject line: Carer Recruitment Officer - Narang Bir-rong Aboriginal Corporation enquiry via EthicalJobs, for a copy of the Position Description.

About you

Reporting to the Program Manager of Carer Recruitment, you will ensure provision of comprehensive recruitment and assessment of carers, coordinate general recruitment of carers, and develop recruiting material for the recruitment of carers as necessary. You will implement NBAC policies and procedures with reference to client rights, maintain and develop co-operative working relationships between NBAC and the Government and Non-Government sectors and work effectively with other NBAC programs to provide an integrated service delivery to children, young people and families in need.

To be considered for this role, a valid NSW Driver’s license, probity checks including NSW Working with Children’s check & National Police Check and evidence of COVID-19 Vaccinations are required.

Key Selection Criteria

1. Qualifications in Community Services or relevant field.
2. High level of oral and written communication skills and demonstrated report writing and use of Microsoft office programs including word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.
3. Experience of knowledge in child and family welfare and in foster care or a related area of alternate care for children is desirable, although not essential.
4. Experience in working in partnership with Community Services and other services/agencies to ensure positive outcomes for children and young people.
5. Knowledge of issues surrounding abuse and neglect of children and the impact of trauma and children protection.
6. Demonstrated experience in engaging with stakeholders in a complex and diverse organisation.

What we can offer you

• We are a medium sized organisation with a friendly and close-knit team.
• Salary sacrifice is an option, depending on your circumstances.
• A supportive team environment and many upcoming opportunities to grow and develop as the organisation continues to grow.
• Flexible office based and working from home opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY

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Additional information is available in the role description or by contacting the team at Pipeline Talent.

LESINA GIBBS-MANUATU | TALENT ACQUISITION TEAM LEADER

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