Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 25th Sep 2020
1 in 5 Aussie kids are living in poverty and 15% of children live in families where nobody has a job. Across Queensland, children are facing more and more challenges to their development. At Save the Children in Doomadgee and Mornington Island, we provide critical support to these children and families through a variety of programs. This is your chance to help children reach their potential and have the best possible chance to thrive.
We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We've been working with families and communities in Queensland as a trusted support for children for nearly 70 years. More information on our work in Queensland is available here.
In this casual position, you'll have the opportunity to travel to Doomadgee or Mornington Island to support the implementation of culturally appropriate programs for children and families including early childhood education, family support, financial wellbeing or youth development. This role requires a high level of flexibility and the ability to work across a number of programs as required to support local staff during periods of staff leave or vacancies. Based in either Townsville, Mt Isa or Brisbane you'll fly in/fly out to Doomadgee or Mornington Island as needed for up to three weeks at a time.
You will make an impact by:
You're flexible and adaptable, excited about the chance to travel for three weeks at a time to support local staff in remote communities. You have experience working with children and families, and the ability to think on your feet, which allows you to find solutions to complex situations. Your cultural knowledge will help you quickly build strong connections with children and families from varying cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
This role requires:
It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:
We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section.
Position Description - Community Worker (Surge Role)
At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.
Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you are successful in your application, we will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.