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Wapalku/Support Worker Opportunities – Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation

Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation is growing and has new exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and self-motivated employees to provide support and advocacy to our clients. Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation is a not-for-profit, client-focused organisation that delivers services to the Hedland Aboriginal Community. You will be part of a growing, innovative, local Aboriginal Corporation that operates with the guidance of a group of dedicated Elders, Hedland Aboriginal Strong Leaders.

We are currently looking for new team members to fill a number of vacant positions in our existing and new programs.

Benefits:

Salary sacrificing available

Ongoing training and development

Laptop and mobile phone

Make a difference in the lives of the Hedland Aboriginal community

Position Duties:

Work with clients to identify strengths and needs to create goals.

Regular contact and home visits with local Aboriginal families

Monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients

Identify gaps in services and report what services participants are unable to engage with. Referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help

Assessing community need and resources for health, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services

Liaising with community groups, agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services

Assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems

Provide reports and updates monthly, ensure data is captured

Work collaboratively with Hedland Aboriginal Strong Leaders (HASL) and Hedland Aboriginal Emerging Leaders (HEAL)

Arrange and attend meetings with services and clients when required

Other duties as appropriate to role and skill levels

Desirable Experience and Skills:

Strong understanding and proven ability to engage with and work within the local Aboriginal community

Demonstrated high-level interpersonal, facilitation, and consultation skills

Experience in person- or family-centered approaches to service provision

Literacy skills including developing and writing person-centred plans

Experience working with participants with complex needs (e.g., drug and alcohol, judicial system, mental health)

Data entry, time management, ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines

Understanding of professional boundaries including privacy, confidentiality, and respect in the workplace

Qualification and Experience:

Experience working in a team environment

Proficient in computer literacy

Right to work in Australia

Unrestricted & current C class driver’s license

National (or Federal) Police Certificate no more than 6 months old

Working with Children Check (WA)

For further information including a copy of the position description, please contact [email protected]

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

Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date. Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation is committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination. Our organisation complies with equal opportunity laws and is committed to providing a safe and pleasant working environment for all employees.