About the you and the role

In association with the Victorian State Government of Health and Human Services and the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), Windermere’s Bush Fire Recovery Service aims to assist community members of North East Victoria and the Gippsland region.

The Victorian Bushfires Case Support Program will provide dedicated support to help affected families access the services and information they need to recover and start rebuilding their lives. As a Recovery Support Worker, you will aid our consumers in navigating various local and additional support services. Working remotely and from our offices in Bairnsdale, you will be responsible for intake assessment, plan development, referrals and advocacy for consumers based in East Gippsland.

Due to the crucial need of such services and the high volume of consumers, we have a full-time fixed term position available until December 2021. This position is perfectly suited for Support Workers with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a trauma related program or similar field.

To be successful for this role, you will posses:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Welfare or relevant equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in case management, intake and assessment experience preferably in a trauma related program

Applicants who are highly motivated, enjoy a diverse fast paced challenging position and share our strong values to help strengthen our community are encouraged to apply.

Why Windermere?

Windermere fosters a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing. We have a wide range of workplace benefits including:

• Flexible work and ways of working
• Gifted days off (between Christmas / New Year)
• Rostered days off and Time in Lieu
• Employee Referral Program
• Above Award Personal Leave
• Study leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52)
• Generous salary packaging and the opportunity for professional development.

A position description is attached.

Windermere honours the ongoing cultural and spiritual connections, heritage, customs and beliefs of Aboriginal people, and pays respects to Elders past and present.