Family Support Worker

Ngarliyarndu Bindirri Aboriginal Corporation (NBAC) is a fun, dynamic, expanding and enthusiastic Aboriginal Corporation that encourages and empowers their employees. We are looking for someone who shares the same values to join us.

Position: Family Support Worker (Fulltime, 38 hours per week)

Location: Roebourne, WA

Remuneration: $71,136 – $76,273 p/a 

Award: Social, Community, Home Care and Disbability Industry Award 2020, Level 3

About the Position: The Family Support Worker will work alongside carer families in their homes to provide regular in-home, practical and emotional support to families daily. They will also assist carers to attend appointments and access community groups and activities. The Family Support Worker will provide support after school and in the evening to assist the family. The Family Support Worker role will also have the responsibility for continual assessment in consultation with case workers allocated to the family. The Family Support worker will report to the service Case Manager.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. 

About You: We are looking for an individual who has the passion, initiative and experience to support . Ideally you will have worked with Indigenous communities and diverse groups and have a thorough understanding and respect of Cultural protocols. 

Essential Experience: 

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families;
• Previous experience/qualification in human services, community services or related discipline;
• Demonstrated ability in working as part of a team;
• Knowledge of vulnerable children, young people and families, including an understanding of the impact of trauma, attachment and child development;
• High-level written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate and liaise effectively and sensitively at all levels, developing and maintaining strong relationships both internally and externally;
• Highly organised, strong problem solving skills and capable of working independently;
• Ability to support families early in the morning and after hours, as required;
• Current Driver Licence, capacity to travel daily to Roebourne and surrounding areas;
• Provide a current National Police Clearance 

About Us: NBAC is an Award-Winning Aboriginal Corporation, operating since 1970 in Roebourne WA. We have a unique history within the region, and we encourage all our staff to be “Proud of Who We Are and Proud of What We Do”.

Our core objective is to deliver wellbeing and self-determination for all Ngarliyarndu (Aboriginal people associated with Roebourne and the coastal Pilbara), with a focus on local solutions for local people.

NBAC is owned by Aboriginal people of our local community and guided by a Board of local Aboriginal elders from a range of language groups. 

NBAC’s commercial subsidiaries, Brida Pty Ltd and Handy Hands, are award-winning and 100% Aboriginal owned. Both subsidiaries lead social enterprise service standards and have secured multi-year commercial contracts with many local industry partners.

How to Apply: 

This role is open to residents from the City of Karratha and surrounds, FIFO option or accommodation is not included in this package. Please ensure you state you are a City of Karratha resident on your CV for consideration.  

NBAC reserves the right to fill this vacancy prior to the closing date. 

Please apply via Seek or alternatively via email to: ***********@bindirri.com. 

Should you require further information about this position, please contact Human Resources on (08) 9185 8***.