About the role

A permanent full-time role based in Deniliquin.

In this exciting role, you will be the backbone of our compliance efforts, ensuring our carers meet all necessary regulations and standards. You’ll also be a trusted mentor, helping them navigate policies, procedures, standards, and training opportunities. Your work will directly impact the quality of care provided to children in need, making sure our carers are always equipped to offer a safe, stable, and nurturing environment.

Under the direction of the Team Leader, the role has primary responsibility for maintaining accurate and compliant records, ensuring carer probity checks are undertaken, as well as managing and facilitating carer recruitment, training, and ongoing support. The Carer Compliance and Support Officer will work closely with the PSP Case Workers in maintaining and supporting placements of children in Out of Home Care.

About Woomera:

Woomera Aboriginal Corporation is a not-for-profit community service that is committed to supporting and working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and carers. We do this by providing Family Preservation and Out of Home Care services, Housing, Carer support, Community Connections as well as our Preschool, Koori Kindermanna.

Our mission:

Our mission is to inspire and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by fostering their leadership and preserving their cultural identity. We believe that everyone deserves access to housing, education, and early intervention services, especially families and young people. We can create positive change by respecting cultural practices and participating in community activities. The guidance of our elders is invaluable to us, and we honour their wisdom in all our initiatives.

Our values:

Respect

Leadership

Accountability

Community involvement

Why join us?

• Make a meaningful impact in your community.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Salary packaging options
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Qualifications in Community Services (Min. Cert IV) or related field and/or relevant experience and knowledge of the OOHC sector
• Experience and Qualification in Step-By-Step Training Assessment Tools OR willingness to obtain qualification
• Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive assessment reports
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, proven experience in record management, and the ability to problem solve, negotiate, and resolve concerns and conflict.
• Strong organisational skills, able to multi-task and prioritise
• Demonstrated experience in utilising client management systems
• Experience working within Aboriginal communities and/or have an understanding of Aboriginal culture
• Ability to work in a team, follow direction and learn, is motivated to take on challenges with minimal direction
• Ability to provide on call after hours services as rostered
• A current satisfactory NSW Working with Children’s Check
• A current satisfactory National Police Check
• A current driver’s license

Desirable skills and experience

• Previous experience working with carers and/or have an understanding of the carer experience.

How to Apply:

Applications must include a resume and cover letter which outlines why you would be suitable for the role. Two recent work-related referees must be supplied, one of which must be a current supervisor.

The successful applicant must hold:

• a current and satisfactory NSW Working with Children’s Clearance
• Be willing to obtain a National Police Check
• Unrestricted Driver’s License.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role or to request the Position Description, please contact the HR Manager on 02 60577400.