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Aboriginal Community Engagement Office /Case Worker

Permanent Part-Time – 2 days per week / 15hrs

Kwinana

At Relationships Australia WA, we’ve been proudly supporting West Australians for over 70 years. Our mission is to provide relationship support services for individuals, couples, families, and communities. We believe that everyone has the right to belong, and we work tirelessly to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

About the role

This position is responsible for engaging with the local Aboriginal community, Coordinating / attending community events and programs that raise awareness of support services available and providing appropriate case work support as required.

An interest in / experience of facilitating groups would also be welcome.

Skills, experience, and qualifications

We’d like to hear from you if you’re interested in joining our organisation and have skills and experience in the following areas:

Qualifications in Community work or similar

Demonstrated experience in community engagement work and /or casework

Understanding of cultural issues with the ability to work effectively and respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Well-developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience of working with and having engaged effectively with both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people in a sensitive , informed and respectful manner.

Proven ability to adhere to clinical, professional and ethical standards

Eligibility to apply:

Relationships Australia WA recognises Aboriginality as a genuine occupational qualification for this position under 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as such, and be recognised by the community.

Why Join Us

Unique opportunity for professional growth and experience

Salary $76 000 to 85 000 per annum pro rata + Superannuation

Non-for-profit salary sacrifice benefits to boost your take home pay - up to $18,550

Additional annual leave at year-end

We are a values-driven organisation that aims for Authenticity, Inclusion, Compassion and Excellence.

Please contact the Manager, Allison Kay on 6164 0500 for more information or email [email protected] for a copy of the position description

Application instructions:

Applications must include a cover letter outlining suitability for the role and a current resume citing professional referees and to be submitted via SEEK

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 27th August

Relationships Australia WA is committed to being a 'Child-Safe' organisation and expects all staff agree to our Children and Young People Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct. Appropriate rigorous reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check (where applicable), police record and identity check. We are committed to the safety and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.