Address
Form of work
SalaryThe Southern Aboriginal Corporation, incorporated in 1983, delivers a range of culturally informed services and activities for Aboriginal people of the Great Southern and other regional areas. In cooperation with other community and business organisations, the SAC provides services and programs that aim to improve and achieve the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal people and their community.
The SAC offers an attractive salary package and opportunity to salary sacrifice.
To receive the position description with the selection criteria, please contact Mrs Asha Bhat on email (****@sacorp.com.au).
About the Opportunity
The SAC now has a fantastic opportunity for an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer to join their Great Southern team, based in Albany, WA.
TheAboriginal Community Liaison Officer will work in the areas of Suicide Prevention and early intervention plus support and quality aftercare following a suicide attempt.
The position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is full time with a contracted term up to two (2) years.
To be successful in this position it is essential you have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, respectfully and sensitively with Aboriginal people; demonstrated knowledge of prevention and early intervention on the issue of suicide; demonstrated knowledge of support and quality aftercare following a suicide attempt; and demonstrated capacity to provide crisis support.
It is also important that the applicant has well developed written and verbal interpersonal communication skills plus demonstrated knowledge of community organisations with the skills and experience to build and maintain relationships with them.
Whilst not essential, it is desirable that the applicant holds a tertiary qualification in social work, psychology or a relevant human service / mental health area and/or nationally accredited training in Suicide Prevention.
Please Note: A current driver's licence is a requirement of this position as travel throughout the Great Southern region is required. Applicants must also hold a current Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) certificate and Working With Children Check, and be prepared to undergo a Prior Offender History Check.
Aboriginality is recognised as a genuine 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.
Applications should include a written statement addressing the selection criteria, resume and a cover letter. Applications are to be submitted to Mrs. Asha Bhat via email ****@sacorp.com.au before 30 January 2024.
