Job Description - Library Connections Officer, Program Partnerships and Integration (2401116) About the Opportunity In response to community and sector feedback on the City of Adelaide's Homelessness Strategy – Everyone's Business, new activities and responses have been outlined to support homelessness prevention and early intervention through a community development approach. This includes a bold commitment to establishing social work capacity within Adelaide City Libraries.
In this brand new role as the Library Connections Officer – Program and Partnerships, you will lead the creation and implementation of Adelaide's new Library Connections program, providing crucial support to both customers and staff.
Your focus initially will be on establishing the program, working closely with the library service management team to ensure that processes, activities, and partnerships are effectively executed and meet program goals. By building partnerships and collaboration opportunities, you will enhance outcomes, leveraging the library's position as a free, accessible, and trusted community resource.
About You To be successful in this role you will have:
A tertiary qualification (Bachelor's or master's level degree) in social work Registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)Specialist knowledge in either homelessness, mental health and/or drug and alcohol responses.Experience in working with people or in programs that support people with complex needs.Demonstrated experience in program design, delivery and evaluation.Experience working in a non-traditional social work setting (library, community centre, hospital, courts, schools etc).Project management skills which underpin the timely development of research, strategies, projects and programs and assist in cross functional collaboration.For Further Enquiries & How to Apply All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Sue Lawrence on 8203 7153.
Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience, and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Sue Lawrence, Team Leader, Libraries.
Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.
Applications close at 11.59pm, 17 November 2024. Please be advised that this is a full time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 6 Classification commencing at $100,882 + 11.5% superannuation. Please note that there will be a 3% salary increase to $103,908 commencing the first full pay period in January 2025.
As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a Working with Children Check, and a pre-employment medical and functional capacity assessment.
We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from with a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333.
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