Carer Recruitment Assistant (Identified)

Narang Bir-Rong Aboriginal Corporation

• Full Time | Permanent, Ongoing | Penrith, NSW

This role is open to applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander only. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated person to work for Narang Bir-rong Aboriginal Corporation (Narang Bir-rong). Narang Bir-rong provides Family Support Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families in Western Sydney, Nepean Blue Mountains, Northern Sydney/Eastern Sydney/Sydney and connected communities as well as Out of Home Care placements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people who cannot remain at home due to abuse and/or neglect.

The role is full-time (35hrs) and all roles are based at our Penrith Office.

Tasks & responsibilities

The Recruitment Assistant provides direct support to the Carer Recruitment Team. With a main focus of supporting the Recruitment Officers to recruit, train and assess potential kinship and foster carers for the OOHC Program.

NBAC PAY SCALES (ABOVE AWARD WAGE)

• Level 35 to 42 - $83,476 to $90,899 (Package includes leave loading and Superannuation, and is dependent on experience)

Benefits

• Opportunity to work from home during the Christmas school holidays to avoid costly vacation care programs and more time with your family.
• Employee incentive programs including staff retention bonuses, referral bonuses, monthly performance reward RDO’s, and monthly employee awards.
• Salary sacrifice is an option depending on your circumstances.
• A supportive team environment and many upcoming opportunities to grow and develop as the organisation continues to grow.

Qualifications & experience

• Aboriginality is a genuine qualification under the Anti-Discrimination Act.
• Evidence of at least two COVID-19 Vaccinations.
• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) & National Police Check for employment purposes.
• Qualifications in Community Services or experience in a relevant field.
• High level of oral and written communication skills and demonstrated report writing and use of Microsoft office programs including word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• High level of systems management including filing systems psychical and online.
• Experience of knowledge in child and family welfare and in foster care or a related area of alternate care for children is desirable, although not essential.
• Experience in working in partnership with Community Services and other services/agencies to ensure positive outcomes for children and young people
• Knowledge of issues surrounding abuse and neglect of children and the impact of trauma and children protection
• Varied professional and general life experience.
• Mature outlook and well-developed communication skills

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the qualifications and experience listed in this ad. If you need further information, please contact Tarni via email [email protected] using the subject line: Carer Recruitment Assistant enquiry via Seek.