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 ****** or Team Leader Child and Youth Assessment & Therapeutic Services (CYATS), Swasti Aryal on0436 948 977 or ****** *Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.
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