Family Engagement Officer

About Us:

Bidgerdii Community Health Service is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service, operating in the Rockhampton and Central Queensland region for close to 30 years. The organisation is a bulk billing community-controlled health service, managed by a Board of Directors who oversee and manage the strategic directions of the service.

Bidgerdii provides comprehensive primary health and well-being services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the Rockhampton and surrounding regions. Bidgerdii collaborates with health and well-being partner agencies to enable integrated continuity of care for the community and continue to work to contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policy and program reform in Queensland.

About the Role:

The Rockhampton Children Family Centre (CFC) are currently seeking a proactive, energetic, and professional Family Engagement Officer. The position is to be filled on a part-time permanent basis for 30 hours per week. The role will be primarily based at our Rockhampton Children and Family Centre – Corner of Bawden and Charles Street, North Rockhampton, but may require travel to other Bidgerdii work sites, as required.

In this role you will assist with the delivery of the Connected Beginnings program which supports the integration of early childhood, maternal and child health, and family support services with schools in a number of disadvantaged Indigenous community so that children are well prepared for school.

You will work with the Program Coordinator and other program staff to carry out the Connected Beginnings program objectives to ensure positive early years learning outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families in Rockhampton.

This is an Indigenous – identified position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination act. Please indicate within your application if you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent.

About You:

You a compassionate, optimistic individual wanting to make a difference in peoples lives especially our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and also have the following:

• Certificate III or above in a relevant qualification (e.g., Certificate IV Primary Health Care, Children’s Services, Community Support, or child youth and family intervention would be highly regarded) or willing to obtain.
• Previous work experience in a similar community support and/or child-focus program would be highly regarded.
• High-level knowledge and experience in using computers and office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, and a willingness to learn and use other software packages.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with individuals and groups. Cultural awareness, sensitivity, and appropriateness are fundamental to this role. The role will also require identifying areas of possible conflict and informing the Community Relations Coordinator of such.
• Ability to work with individuals and within a team environment to achieve specific outcomes. The incumbent will be required to work with education professionals, community councils, and other like organisations to link these services together to achieve goals identified and set by the community. Excellent written and communications skills and the ability to assist with the community development planning framework and evaluation.
• A basic understanding of child development and community issues is essential, along with willingness to be a role model for the community and be trained in brief health interventions, community capacity building and attend ongoing personal development opportunities.

Practical Requirements:

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) – essential
• Immunisation requirements – It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine-preventable diseases: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, and pertussis (whooping cough) during their employment
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Current Blue Card - essential
• Satisfactory Police Check - essential

What We Offer:

We offer excellent working conditions with up-to-date technology, great work life balance with flexible work hours (Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm). We also offer excellent career progression and development opportunities in an innovative, community focussed organisation where we are committed to continuous improvement and have exciting plans for the future.

Other perks for joining us (not limited to):

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Salary Packaging
• Awesome Organisation Culture
• 11% Employer Superannuation Contribution
• 17.5% Leave Loading

How to Apply:

Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application and please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 - 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “Key Selection Criteria” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as listed on the Position Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on successful applicants recommended for employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), police criminal history check, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

If you need more information, please contact HR and Recruitment team hr@bidgerdii.org

Applications close: Monday, 15 January 2024

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Bidgerdii strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.