Community Support Field Officer (Newcastle)

New South Wales Police Legacy (NSWPL) is a strong and compassionate ‘profit for purpose’ organisation dedicated to caring for the Police Family since 1987.

NSWPL has thirteen employees, overseen by a full time Chair, a Board of serving and retired Police Officers, and external experts with proven business acumen and supported by Volunteers.

NSWPL is chiefly funded through salary deductions from serving NSW Police Officers and its own fundraising initiatives.

Our Vision

The Charity that supports families of serving and retired police officers impacted by loss.

Our Purpose

Provide support and social connection for the families of deceased officers.

NSW Police Legacy is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers. We are committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children.

The Community Support Field Officer is a key point of contact with clients (legatees) and supports individuals and their families affected by bereavement of a NSW Police Officer. This may include trauma, grief and loss, psychological support, empowerment through psycho-education and ongoing social connection. Central to the role is legatee engagement, providing support regarding internal and external services available, welfare checks, and regular ongoing connection with individuals in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures.

The Community Support Field Officer is also responsible for the coordination of the NSW Police Legacy Volunteer Program and the Parents Support Network in the Newcastle and surrounding areas.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work/ Psychology or other related discipline
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills including rapport building
• Knowledge and experience in trauma informed person-centred practice
• Proven case management skills
• Full NSW Driver License and comprehensively insured vehicle
• Current and valid Working With Children Check and Police Check

Highly regarded

• Experience with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Sharepoint, Excel etc)
• Ability to work remotely and as part of a team
• Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
• Knowledge and relationships with local services
• Previous work with childhood and/or aged care

The role

Please note this role is Part-Time (2 days per week/16hrs per week) and based in the Newcastle area. 

Further information can be obtained by viewing our website at: www.policelegacynsw.org.au, or referring to the attachment below or position contact: Tegan Kanard, Community Support Manager. Ph: 02 90600717. Email tegank@policelegacynsw.org.au.

How to apply