Address- Part time hours (0.6 FTE)
- Maximum term until 30 June 2025
- Garran location
About Red Cross
Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.
About the role
The Birth Family Advocacy Support Service empowers, informs, and supports birth families from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds to build on tools to increase confidence, skills and knowledge to advocate for themselves, make informed decisions and positively engage with systems such as Child Youth Protective Services.
In this position, you will provide information and Advocacy Support to families engaged with the service, assign referrals to Case Workers in the team and work closely with the Regional Manager to review case allocation and workflow.
What you will bring
• Sound casework/case management experience including assessment of client needs and development of case plans
• Experience working with parents and families involved with The Child Protection System including working knowledge of the Children and Young Persons Act 2008
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders
• Well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills
• Working with Children Check
• Drivers licence
Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options
Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses
Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 4. Salary from $82,063.28 FTE + superannuation + access to salary packaging.
For additional enquiries, please contact Jessi Claudianos on 0414 379 *** for a confidential discussion.
Applications close at close at close of business, 6th June 2024
Job Ref #: 663
