Job Description:
This Coordinator position will report to the General Manager of MacKillop Family Services; however, it will also be guided by the Hedland Aboriginal Strong Leaders Collective (the Elders).
The position purpose is to lead the creation and implementation of this new initiative, work together with the Hedland Aboriginal Strong Leaders and Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation and other relevant stakeholders and contribute to:
* Women and children being safe and supported to recover and improve their wellbeing.
* Women with or without children are supported to remain in their homes, or the home of their choice, where it is safe to do so.
* Women and children are linked to services that address their expressed needs.
Key Selection Criteria:
1. A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
2. An appropriate qualification in human services, social work and/or equivalent experience and skills. A combination of equivalent study and experience, including Aboriginal people with lives and professional experience will be considered.
3. Demonstrated capacity to develop collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and to develop the new Kanyjaru Ngarnarna Wapa initiative and ability to work between MacKillop, Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation and the Hedland Aboriginal Strong Leaders (the Elders) who will be providing guidance to the program.
4. Strong knowledge and understanding of family and domestic violence frameworks and practice.
5. Extensive experience and demonstrated skills in working with vulnerable children, young people and families and a developed knowledge and understanding of the impact of trauma and working in a trauma-informed way.
Our Offer:
1. $5000 remote allowance for all Pilbara employees.
2. Hourly Rate of $58.23 to $60.66 as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 7, dependent on qualification and experience.
3. Salary packaging – we can help you to maximize your salary packaging up to $18550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
4. Paid Training that is industry-specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
5. Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family.
6. Employee Assistance Program - free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
7. Supportive Environment - Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
8. Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop's work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
What You Must Have:
1. Valid and current Driver's Licence;
2. Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
3. Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
4. Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed/client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.