• 2 x 12-month contract roles based across the Hunter New England Health District
• $40.08ph - $46.83ph + Super + Salary Packaging (salary dependent on lived experience and qualifications)
• Flexible, friendly organisation, WFH & 9-day fortnight options!

The Benevolent Society considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act NSW 1977/ s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act QLD 1991.

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. Over the years, we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

Our new programme, Pathways to Safety and Support provides effective intervention for children, young people and their families, with problematic and harmful sexual behaviours (PHSB) by linking them with targeted and coordinated supports. Using cultural knowledge and lived experience work collaboratively to support team members to understand how to provide culturally appropriate and safe support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families in all aspects of practice and service delivery, through individual case consultation, group supervision activities and information sharing.

Duties

• You will also support clients and their families to have needs met in a culturally appropriate manner including ability to engage in culturally appropriate practice, protocols and community engagement.
• Inform and contribute to development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practice within the team.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to develop, implement, and review safety and support plans that address both strengths and areas of risk using or applying a cultural safe lens.
• Coordinate a culturally safe pathway in wrap-around support by working closely with government departments, schools, health services, and community agencies to raise awareness and deliver integrated services.
• Identify and respond to risks, including escalating concerns and making child protection reports where necessary.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills and Experience

As well as having recognition from Community as a culturally safe person, as a Case Manager within our Pathways Team, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field, or equivalent lived experience.
• Experience working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and other diverse groups.
• Knowledge of issues affecting Aboriginal communities, families, and children.
• Strong understanding of problematic and harmful sexual behaviours (PHSB) in children and young people, including associated risks and vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting children, young people, and families, particularly in child protection or similar settings.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and case planning skills, with a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.
• Current driver’s license.

Interested? Apply online today!

To apply please submit your current CV along with a 1 page cover letter discussing your reasons for applying and suitability for the role.

For all enquiries, please contact Fidelity on 0408 865 419.

*Internally this role is called a Child & Family Practitioner.

The artwork above is by Jasmine Sarin, a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman from NSW, who grew up on the South Coast in Jerrinja and Yuin country (Nowra) and Dharawal country (Wollongong).

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

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