Job description
* Full-time Contract
* 37.5 hours per week
* Aboriginal Identified position
* $88,861 - $103,623 per annum
* Total Effective Package*
* $110,597 - $127,354
Make a real difference from the start. Join Congress’ exciting new program providing early intervention support to Aboriginal families with infants and young children. Be part of a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.
About the role
The Early Years Aboriginal Family Support Worker provides culturally safe, educational and responsive support to infants, young children and their families referred to the Early Years Family Support Program.
To be considered for this position, you will require:
* Is of Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community.
* Qualification (Cert IV or above) in relevant field or experience in one or more of the following areas - family support, early childhood, education, or health or working towards a qualification in this area.
* Demonstrated experience and skills in providing parenting and life skills support to vulnerable families with infants and young children and an understanding of child development to educate and support infants and young children to thrive in their families' care.
* Awareness of / sensitivity to local Aboriginal culture and history, the ability to communicate effectively with the Alice Springs Aboriginal community and extended family members.
* Demonstrated capacity to use a computer for data entry and case note recording.
* Current NT Drivers License.
* Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.
What we offer
Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:
* Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
* Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
* 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
* A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
* Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
*Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options
Got you interested?
Don't meet all the role requirements, but think you'd be a great asset to our team? We'll never know unless you hit the \"Apply Now\" button.
For more information on the position please contact Early Years Family Support Program Manager, Yasamine Moslih on 0491 776 102 or via email using the subject line: Aboriginal Family Support Workers - Starting Strong Family Support - Alice Springs enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.
*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.
Simply complete the application process by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button and we’ll be in touch.
A Position Description is attached.