- Maternity leave contract till 2-May-2025 with possible extension
- Part Time 3 days per week (Flexible days)
- Salary: $42.50/hr + Super + Salary Packaging
- Location: Inala QLD 4077
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission AustraliaWhen you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more and .
Your OpportunityCome be a part of something special at Mission Australia's
Circles of Care Program. We're looking for someone passionate to join our team and work alongside schools and communities, supporting families and children as they adjust to school life.
Circles of Care (Inala) is a school-based model of integrated service delivery currently operating at three primary schools across Inala and Acacia Ridge in Brisbane. Its purpose is to create an early intervention, prevention, school-based portal for seamless access to a comprehensive range of learning and social support services to promote children's positive development. By improving the social and emotional state of students within schools,
Circles of Care increases opportunities for successful outcomes and minimises the risk of children and families entering statutory systems of child safety and youth justice.
Your key responsibilities will be to:- Assist in the identification of at-risk children within the school
- Identify barriers that effect families to access services
- Produce regular reports to be presented to the Program Manager
- Contribute to the development of culturally appropriate community engagement strategies
- Initiate, establish and maintain relationships with key community members and services
Requirements for Success- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Experience in applying for funding from outside organisations
- Experience in providing school-based interventions
- Experience in maintaining data and writing reports
- Relevant degree at tertiary level
- Intermediate computer skills
- Current driver’s license
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Our cultureOur innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email or visit our for additional contact details.Find out more about a .
Your benefits- Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
- Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via
- Free external, confidential counselling and access to
- Volunteering opportunities
- Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave
How to applyClick ‘Apply’ and send your application today!As a committed employer, we will respond to your application.Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you
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