Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Your new employer

Aboriginal Family Support Services (AFSS) is a lead, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that has been providing services to Aboriginal families and communities across South Australia for over 40 years.

Your new role

You will be hands on in delivering AFSS suite of Community Safety & Wellbeing programs across South Australia. Based in the Regional area, this role will require you to actively engage with community groups and service organisations to develop partnerships that enhance the delivery of programs to Aboriginal communities.

Who we are looking for

You will be an exceptional Community Development Worker delivering sessional programs that support Aboriginal community members, families, groups and communities to build and strengthen their capacity. This demanding but rewarding role will require that you have strong relationship building, facilitation and communication skills. You will be required to liaise and consult with a broad cross-section of the community and mainstream service providers.

A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is highly desirable and relevant qualifications in Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences or the Community Services field will be well regarded. If selected for an interview, you will need to facilitate a 30 minute training workshop as part of the interview.

To be successful you will need

Don’t have a WWCC & NDISWC? You can apply on-line at www.sa.gov.au/screening

Ideally You Will Also Have

Working in a not for profit agency you can salary sacrifice to increase your take home pay.

If this sounds like you, Click Here to view the Job and Person Specification on our website: https://www.afss.com.au/employment
Then tell us in a 2 page cover letter (that reflects the J&P) why you’re a good fit for this job and send this with your resume when applying for the job.

For more information please call Ebony Marshall on 0409 999 623 (Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm)

Applications close 9am Wednesday 21th May 2025

We look forward to receiving your application, however if you do not provide a 2 page cover letter addressing your skills and experience against the Job and Person Specification, we are unlikely to consider your application. AFSS reserves the right to commence interviews prior to closing date and may fill the role if a suitable candidate is identified.

• A Minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or similar, as required by our funding contracts)
• A South Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• An NDIS Employment Clearance
• National Police Check
• A Safe Environments for Children and Young People – Through their eyes Certificate
• A current and full South Australia Drivers License
• Unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia
• Qualifications in Social Work, Social Sciences or Community Services or similar