Address- Parental Leave cover until 31 December 2024
- Part-Time working 50 hours per fortnight
- Hourly base rate of $41.52 per hour
Ngala considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Therefore, only applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Family Support Worker – Ngalang Moort Ngalang Kurlangah (Our Families Our Children) will focus on promoting school readiness among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children by providing support and education to families with children aged ante-natal to four years in the City of Swan.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering parenting services directly to parents/carers, empowering them with the skills and confidence to nurture their children's wellbeing and development. This position is based at the Ellenbrook office with flexible working hours.
DUTIES
- Plan and implement home visiting or safe place support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families facing barriers to accessing parenting support services.
- Conduct group education sessions, such as Parenting & Play Time, to enhance parents' early years knowledge and skills.
- Collaborate with local services to organise community engagement activities, empowering families to participate in programs.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Hold or be working towards Certificate III in Education, Early Childhood, Community Development, Social Work, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in Family Support, especially with families facing complex needs.
- Knowledge of child development from birth to four years old.
- Ability to work with a strengths-based approach.
- Track record of building trusting relationships with both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities and colleagues.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with parents, caregivers, community members, and professionals.
- Proficiency in facilitating group activities.
The successful candidate will need to hold a current WA driver's licence, Working with Children Check, and satisfactory National Police Clearance obtained within the last six months.
It is essential that you meet the above criteria and are permitted to work and remain in Australia with no limitations to be considered.
WHY JOIN US
- Salary Packaging of up to $15,900
- Discounted Private Healthcare
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave of up to 2 weeks
- Refer a Friend Program ($500 for the referrer and $500 for the friend)
If you are an experienced and talented professional looking to create and imprint your personal and professional mark with Ngala, we would love to hear from you.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are due by 5pm, Wednesday 22 May 2024, however shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Please submit your CV and cover letter by clicking the 'apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further information please contact Irene Hayden, Team Leader - Ngalang Moort Ngalang Kurlangah at 0435 855 *** or *******@ngala.com.au.
ABOUT US
At Ngala, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that raising children should be a joyful and rewarding experience.
After 130 years of working with families across Western Australia, Ngala continues to use the latest research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.
CULTURE
Our core values at Ngala are Human Connection, Integrity, Fairness and Creativity.
Ngala is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the traditional custodians of the land where our programs and services operate and pay respect to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.
