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ABORIGINAL FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER - LEAD
Support & Engagement - Alice Springs

Base Salary: $85,176 - $99,333 (p.a.)

Total Effective Package: $105,546 - $121,475 (p.a.)*

Full Time, Max-Term contract

ABORIGINAL IDENTIFIED POSITION

 

Working with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

  • Competitive salaries, generous salary packaging
  • Six (6) weeks' annual leave
  • Superannuation
  • A strong commitment to Professional Development
  • Access to the Congress health services for you and your family at no cost
  • District allowance 

Role Description;

 

The Aboriginal Family Support Worker (AFSW) – Lead position will provide a liaison and support service to children and their families attending the Child and Youth Assessment & Therapeutic Team. The position is responsible for cultural brokerage, liaison, advocacy and support for clients ensuring the responsibility of coordination and facilitation of child and families appointments and follow-ups. Additionally, the AFSW – Lead provides strategic leadership, mentoring and training to the AFSW staff within the team.

 

To be considered for this position, you will require;

  • Identifies as an Aboriginal person; recognised and accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community
  • Excellent communication skills including fluency in one or more local Aboriginal languages, and the ability to communicate sensitively in a cross-cultural environment
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities or experiences that ensure strong leadership, mentoring and training of Aboriginal colleagues.
  • Proven experience in providing support to Aboriginal Children and families
  • Current Drivers Licence

 

For more information on the position please contact;

 

Manager, Child and Youth Assessment & Therapeutic Services (CYATS),

Gayle Simpson on 0409 369 247 or [email protected]

or 

Team Leader Child and Youth Assessment & Therapeutic Services (CYATS),

Swasti Aryal on 0436 948 977 or [email protected]

 

 

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

 

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found.

 

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  Full Time

    Alice Springs NT

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   Posted 06 Sep 24

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