• Make a tangible difference to the lives of families facing childhood cancer
• Join the team at one of Australia’s most respected National Charities
• Term Contract from July 2024 – July 2025. Part time (30 hours per week)

About Redkite

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it affects the whole family. In the daunting and unpredictable experience that follows diagnosis, a child needs as much stability and support from their family as possible. Redkite is a lifeline for families, providing real emotional, financial and practical support. Because holding it together when your child’s life is in question can feel impossible.

The role

The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to families (Australian residents and those referred from New Caledonia) whose children are treated at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. This includes registering families for Redkite services, promoting Redkite’s programs, and facilitating peer support and activities. This role will develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, including the management of volunteers.

About you

The position is ideal for someone who has had some experience providing support services. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following skills & experience:

Essential:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience providing support services to children, young people and families
• Excellent verbal communication skills, fluency in both English and French
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Human Services Degree)
• Experience delivering family and peer support programs
• Ability to engage with and provide support to children, young people and families
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external key stakeholders in relation to optimising service delivery outcomes
• Case-noting and record-keeping skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications

Desirable:

• Previous employment in oncology or other health related support areas (including community agencies)
• Knowledge of strength-based models of practice
• Experience in developing family support programs
• Familiarity with Salesforce database

Salary

SCHADS Award Social and Community Services classification level 3.

Why join us?

For 40 years we have had a single purpose: to be a lifeline for families facing their child’s cancer. When you work for Redkite, you are part of a highly skilled, driven and experienced team who are determined to make sure that no matter where a family lives in Australia, they can receive Redkite support. We also offer the following staff benefits:

• Salary Packaging to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling and other resources to support your mental wellbeing
• Leave benefits including paid leave between Christmas and New Year, leave purchase scheme and Redkite Wellbeing Days
• Regular opportunities to enhance your physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Access to discounts and special offers on a range of goods and services

To apply

If you’re keen to join a compassionate and collaborative team making a real difference, apply now. It’s helpful to attach a cover letter telling us why you’d make a great fit.

We’ll be checking applications as they come in, so don’t delay.

Applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are warmly encouraged to apply.

Redkite is committed to child safety. We follow clear and transparent recruitment practices which include references, interviews, psychometric testing and Working with Children & National Police Checks relevant to the state in which staff will be employed. At every stage of the recruitment process we undertake thorough screening to ensure that anyone that joins the team aligns with our values and our commitment to child safety.

Redkite acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Redkite is committed to ongoing learning about the individual needs of our families. We strive to create a respectful and inclusive space for people of all cultures and identities.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.