Indigenous Site Support Officer | Pinangba | Townsville

Employment Term: Casual

Location: Stagpole Street Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit

Remuneration: $35.08 (Excludes Casual Allowance) + 11.5% Super + Penalties & Allowances

Shifts: Vary between 2 - 4 days/ nights per week

We are seeking individuals who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander who are interested in pursuing a career as a Site Support Worker.

To perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

Casual opportunity available for energetic, passionate and highly capable Site Support Officer to join the team at our Stagpole Street Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit (SSDARU)

Pinangba is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander group of services, where family and belonging is at the heart of everything we do, building a stronger future together.

The Pinangba service of Stagpole Street Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit is based in Townsville. It is a place where we work together as team to provide residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation services to vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The core function of the Site Support Worker position is to ensure the safety of individuals who are receiving residential AOD rehabilitation treatment via shift work (afterhours and weekends). This position works predominantly as a lone worker to undertake security checks of the perimeter and support the safety of residents.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain site safety and security by undertaking perimeter checks hourly or as frequently as directed.

Undertake an afternoon lockdown check of buildings and motor vehicles

Monitor the service to ensure that clients and visitors are not bringing or using contraband on-site and are not attending site under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.

Ensure clients are following the rules of the service and role model this behaviour

De-escalate client disagreements or conflict (with support from on-call or management as necessary)

Respond to emergency situations and call Ambulance, Fire, Police where necessary and with assistance from Manager and/or On-call and documenting in Site Support Worker book or via email.

Report to and/or consult with Manager or On-call in relation to suspicions of on-site use, issues or decisions in relation to all of the above accountabilities.

Record observations and actions into Site Support Worker book and email to relevant team member.

Provide practical support (transport, centrelink and bank) as organised by Clinical Team.

Answer the phone and take messages

Assist clients with medication in compliance with medication assist procedures

Undertake cleaning tasks – eg (Frequent touch points, Motor Vehicles, Equipment, Empty Bins, sweep, mop)

Support planned diversionary and on-site activities

Report Maintenance Issues

Comply with all Pinangba and Uniting Care policies and procedures

Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality

Undertake other duties as required/directed, as service needs change or grow (consistent with the above and within the scope of the position/duties list and any applicable legal or industrial obligations)

What you’ll need

Essential:

Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

Current First Aid and CPR Qualifications or ability to acquire

Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities

Sound computer skills - ability to read and send emails, operate on-line training modules

Sound written communication skills – ability to record observations, incidents and hazards

Ability to work shift work and weekends

Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Demonstrated ability to follow policy, procedures and maintain confidentiality

Desirable:

Cert III Community Services

What makes a difference for you?

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A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme

Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events

Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

Ready to work together?

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This is an identified position in line with UnitingCare’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Workforce Strategy which aims to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in all areas of our organisation. For this position, it is an equal opportunity measure that applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent as per section 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.