You must be of Aboriginal descent to be considered for this position as per section

50D of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984.

The Link-Up program supports and assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by past government removal policies
to trace their genealogy and family history and potentially reunite with their families.

We provide an environment that enhances the healing process for Aboriginal individuals and their families experiencing emotional distress, and working towards empowerment collectively and individually.  

At all times staff operate within the Aboriginal Terms of Reference and the principals of trauma-informed.

The Role

The position is responsible for providing the first point of contact for clients of the Link-Up service, initiating the referral screening process, providing an interim service response and the primary contact for clients and referrers while clients are awaiting allocation.

Essential Criteria:

Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the selection criteria listed below.

1. Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
2. Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, particularly the Stolen Generations.
3. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
4. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
5. Strong communication skills.
6. Experience with Microsoft Office and database applications.
7. Posess a valid driver’s licence.
8. National Police Certificate not less than six (6) months old. 

Why join Yorgum?

• Flexibility: A degree of autonomy and an additional 10 days of agency leave per year
  
• Career development: Access to professional development opportunities
  
• Lucrative benefit package: Including a competitive salary plus the opportunity to salary sacrifice. 

How to apply:

If you have the relevant skills and experience email your application (claims against the selection criteria) and resume to: [email protected] using the subject line: Link-up-Intake Admin Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Yorgum is committed to the protection of children and young people.

If you require this information in an alternative format, please contact us.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted. 

Unsolicited referrals from recruitment agencies will not be accepted