Job Summary
- $37.35 per hour
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 31st Oct 2024
- Regional QLD > Mount Isa
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and families across the Mount Isa and gulf region? Do you have a desire to stretch your professional skills in the social services field? Do you want to work for a diverse organisation that strives to promote a caring, engaging environment for their employees and local communities? If so, then we would love to hear from you.
As part of our Family and Child Connect Service, you would be joining our team of dedicated professionals, as they engage with vulnerable families to provide support which will positively impact their lives. The role is varied, challenging, and rewarding as you provide families the tools they need to positively thrive.
54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation - no ordinary not-for-profit.
A place where your purpose matters. Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.
With the child's voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.
It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation- yours included. We value a healthy work-life balance and ensure our people feel connected to each other and our impact. Learn from inspiring people and grow from a connection to our strong local and global networks. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.
In this full-time, permanent role, you'll work as a part of our Family and Child Connect team in Mt Isa to help us create lasting change for children everywhere. The Family Support Worker plays an important role in delivering on our vision of a better world for children. You'll be contributing to our commitment to children in Australia, the Pacific and around the world.
Your deep expertise in intake and assessment and ability to think on your feet will see you find solutions to complex situations. We recognise your contribution and provide you the support to ensure you can bring your best, knowing here you have the space and opportunity to grow.
54 reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.
It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team.
We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:
Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.
We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.
A position description is attached.
For more information about the team and the program that this role works in, see our Program Profile. For any queries, please contact Amanda Jensen on 0455 044 037, or email [email protected] using the subject line: Family Support Worker - Mount Isa enquiry via EthicalJobs. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at [email protected]. We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported - no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.
Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.
Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.
If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact [email protected] for further support.
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