Job Summary
- $74k - $79k inclusive of Super + Salary Packaging
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 12th Jun 2024
- Sydney > Glebe
The Benevolent Society considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act NSW 1977 / s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act QLD 1991
The Benevolent Society works in partnership with the Commonwealth Department of Social Services, to deliver the National Disability Gateway Services. The Disability Gateway will assist people with a disability, their family, friends, and carers, to locate and access relevant services and information across Australia based on their support needs.
The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way. We use our practice wisdom to mobilise social movements that advocate for anyone in need and create social change. As part of The Benevolent Society’s vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
As our Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Community Services Phone Consultant, you will join our team as a central point of contact and entry point for client referrals to disability information, services, and programs. You will assess client's eligibility for services over the phone to identify risks and vulnerabilities and connect clients to culturally appropriate and safe community services and information.
We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
We want you to be successful in your new role! This means you’ll have the following:
Our Reconciliation Commitment
The Benevolent Society is committed to closing the gap on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment.
We work in consultation to build a high performing and sustainable cohort of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. To achieve this, we will invest in resources and strategies. This will be strengthened by a workplace culture which understands, values and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture.
We inspire to be an Employer of Choice, who offers, provides, and supports culturally safe practices within the workplace and community.
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, we want to hear from you!
To apply please click 'Apply Now' and submit your current CV along with a 1-page cover letter telling your story as to the reasons you’re applying for this role!
Call Piper on 0481 479 016 for a friendly, confidential discussion or our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Specialist Sarah on 0403 963 268 for support or to discuss the role in more detail.
*Internally this role is called a Community Services Consultant
The artwork above is by Jasmine Sarin, a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman from NSW, who grew up on the South Coast in Jerrinja and Yuin country (Nowra) and Dharawal country (Wollongong).
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.