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Form of workAssistant Family Support Worker-Cape York
- Relocation & subsidised furnished accommodation provided
- Generous leave entitlements including 2 airfares per annum
- A unique opportunity to experience this stunning location
The Client
Join this remote community in Far North Queensland where the fishing is brilliant & the lifestyle relaxed! Located 800km northwest of Cairns with a population of around 1400 people. Council provides a variety of services to the community that include provision of education, health, community, and welfare services; operation of airport, postal and bank agencies; development and maintenance of roads and housing.
The Opportunity
The Family Support Worker focus is on forming relationships with young parents to encourage & support access and participation in early childhood education and care services.
About You
Relevant work experience
- Positive Blue Card (working with children check)
- Safe Food Handling (Supervision) or ability to obtain
- Able to follow directions and take responsibility for your duties while working independently and as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes
- High level of commitment to undertake community based work and interact positively and work effectively in a remote Aboriginal Community
- High level of ability to interact sensitively and effectively when working with children, young people and families
- High level of communication, liaison, negotiation, networking, management and interpersonal skills
- Capacity to demonstrate a high level of commitment to interact positively in a remote Aboriginal community
- Understanding of legislation, or ability to acquire legislative knowledge of Council Local Laws
To Apply
Applications in Word format should be forwarded to us by clicking the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion, or copies of the position description, you are welcome to call Sandy in Cairns on (07) 4034 5***.
About Us
With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is Regional Queensland's leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. With a focus on administration and professional talent, we are preferred suppliers to local businesses, Queensland Government, Government Owned Corporations and Local Government. We have a broad client base throughout Regional, North and Western Queensland.
