Job description POSITION OBJECTIVE:
This position is focused on delivering Emergency Relief to those seeking assistance from Waltja, which will include walk ins to the office, phone calls, and online requests. Waltja is an Aboriginal community organisation, providing services across remote central Australian communities. Our Emergency Relief Worker will learn on the job Waltja's office procedures and administration systems, including reception duties, filing, and databases.
The Emergency Relief Support Worker will be willing to work primarily with computers and digital technology, undertake training, and be a positive and proactive part of the Waltja team. The Emergency Relief Support Worker will receive on the job mentoring and training by senior staff, and have the opportunity to up skill through credited training. The Administration Worker will be based in Alice Springs. This is a full-time position (part-time negotiable).
ACCOUNTABILITY:
The Administration Worker – Emergency Relief Support will be accountable to the Senior Administration staff and CEO, and will work in partnership with Waltja's other programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Experience working in or with remote central Australian Aboriginal families;
* Previous administration or customer facing experience;
* Experience in administration tasks, data entry, and database management;
* A commitment to Aboriginal self-determination, demonstrated ability to relate sensitively and effectively with Indigenous people and demonstrated awareness of the issues affecting Aboriginal children/young people and their families in central Australia;
* Current NT Drivers License or commitment to transfer current Drivers License to NT immediately upon appointment;
* Current NT Working with Children and Vulnerable Persons (Ochre Card) authorisation, or the capacity to acquire this within 6 weeks of provisional appointment;
* Willingness to undertake a Police Check (for criminal history) – required within 6 weeks of provisional appointment.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential:
* Experience working in or with remote central Australian Aboriginal families;
* Previous administration or customer facing experience;
* Experience in administration tasks, data entry, and database management;
* A commitment to Aboriginal self-determination, demonstrated ability to relate sensitively and effectively with Indigenous people and demonstrated awareness of the issues affecting Aboriginal children/young people and their families in central Australia;
* Current NT Drivers License or commitment to transfer current Drivers License to NT immediately upon appointment;
* Current NT Working with Children and Vulnerable Persons (Ochre Card) authorization, or the capacity to acquire this within 6 weeks of provisional appointment;
* Willingness to undertake a Police Check (for criminal history) – required within 6 weeks of provisional appointment.
Desirable:
* Certificate III in Community Services or other relevant qualifications.
* Experience working in or with remote central Australian Aboriginal communities.
* Experience working with Aboriginal families to assist them to make positive change and/or to address barriers to self-determination;
* Previous experience in community development work, including community consultation, service delivery, performance and data reporting, and evaluation;
* Previous experience in the provision of financial literacy services.
SALARY PACKAGE:
Wage: SCHADS Award Level 3 (depending upon qualifications): currently starting rate is $38.65/hr
Superannuation: 12.0% standard and trainee rate, Waltja pays 14.0% as bonus for nonsmokers
Travel: $100/night for remote travel
Annual travel bonus: $950 per year
Wellbeing allowance: Up to $800 reimbursement of personal well-being services costs
Equipment: All digital/computer/phone equipment as needed, Swag supplied.
A position description is attached.