Address- Are you passionate about social and economic justice, and energy sustainability?
- Great at providing holistic case work to support people to address their needs?
- This is a rewarding opportunity to join an expanding organisation, working within the Financial Wellbeing Team.
- Enjoy a 12 month contract with salary starting at $95,755 (level 5 SCHADS) plus 11% super, relocation assistance, 6 weeks leave and more with your home base in beautiful Alice Springs.
- Suitably qualified and experienced First Nations people are strongly encouraged to apply
About MoneyMob Talkabout
Are you searching for more than just a job? Picture yourself immersed in a work culture where every day brings meaningful connections and purposeful impact on a personal level. Picture being surrounded by passionate people who not only share your values but are dedicated advocates for a more inclusive and equitable society. With Money Mob you'll have the opportunity to directly touch the lives of those most in need, growing genuine connections, respect and capability. We're not just another workplace – we're a community where diversity is celebrated, where every voice is heard and valued.
Our clients are more than just clients; they're our partners, and we treat them with the utmost respect and equality. If you've been yearning for a role that offers diversity, growth, and professional enrichment, this is it. Here, you'll embark on a journey of continuous learning, where each interaction with our clients teaches us as much as we impart.
Laughter, camaraderie and support is woven into the fabric of our environment, even as we support our clients in facing some of life's toughest challenges . We're a team that looks out for one another, where transparency and openness flourish. And for those with a longing for the mix of open outback skies, and a vibrant buzzing community, the town of Alice awaits you, offering a remote lifestyle filled with discovery and ablaze with stars. Join us at the heart of Australia and be part of something special. If you're passionate about championing First Nations self-determination, embracing diversity, and empowering others, and being part of a close knit team who support each other, then come and join our team where we share one vision yet travel countless journeys.
We are seeking candidates who:
- Have maturity and life experience
- Value integrity and have a passion for First nations self-determination in Australia.
- Enjoy living in a small community in a remote location.
- Enjoy traveling more broadly to remote outback communities.
- Are open, transparent and inclusive.
- Are life-long learners and flexible and adaptable to their environment and their clients needs.
- Have clients needs at the heart of their work.
- Want to work for a specialist organisation with a strong purpose
The Home Energy Support Worker should have:
- Commitment to social and economic justice
- Demonstrated experience providing trauma-informed casework to clients with complex needs, confidence using an assertive outreach approach.
- Minimum Diploma of Community Services or equivalent degree; or Certificate IV in Home Sustainability Assessment
- Willingness and confidence to travel to and work alone in remote communities
- Willingness to complete three Financial Literacy Education units (these can be undertaken and completed on job)
- Unrestricted driver’s licence (and preferably the ability to drive a manual vehicle)
In Your First Six Months You Will:
- Be introduced to the Anangu people and communities of the APY Lands
- Respond as promptly as possible to Anangu consumers whose electricity has been disconnected
- Investigate reasons for disconnection and assist with reconnection
- Provide energy efficiency education/recommendations to consumers/household to assist with minimising the cost of electricity consumption
- Provide individual/family holistic case management to address issues which may be underlying inability to pay for utilties
- Ensure consumers are registered for/receiving all available household concession or life support entitlements
- Maintain a positive relationship with electricity retailers, funding bodies, regulators and other key stakeholders related to energy provision on the Lands.
Please Note: Employment will also be subject to a National Police Clearance and Working with Children check.
About the Benefits
SCHADS award level 5 plus remote salary sacrifice options and 11% super
- Six weeks leave per year (pro rata)
- Additional five days mandated leave (mini-breaks)
- Remote salary sacrifice options and travel allowance
- $500 annual wellbeing payment (not cumulative) per annum
- External professional supervision/support
You will also be welcomed into a friendly and passionate team, with comprehensive support from colleagues and management, and ongoing opportunities for career development and advancement
What are the next steps?
To view the full position description, please go to our website. https://moneymob.org.au/jobs/
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Rebecca Smith, Financial Wellbeing Team Leader on (08) 8953 2***.
Alice Springs and the APY Lands
Although traditionally regarded as a small, dusty town with a few rustic buildings, Alice Springs today offers all of the shopping, recreational and entertainment facilities of a modern urban town. It is home to a thriving arts community and a wealth of adventure opportunities. In addition to its rich history and diverse cultural heritage, you can explore the local arts scene, sports teams, photography, camping, hiking, mountain biking, desert-racing and more, whilst benefiting from the relaxed country atmosphere, fantastic weather and internationally-renowned environment.
The Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yunkunytjatjara (APY) Lands covers over 103,000 square kilometres of remote South Australia, near the tri-state border. Home to around 3000 people of First Nations descent over seven main communities and seventeen homelands, the land was returned to the traditional owners in 1981.
The area itself is a vital part of First Nations desert culture, with many people there identifying the history and basic laws of human existence as largely being written in the land.
If all the above has got you interested - Apply Now!
Our Values
Courage: We are committed to advocating strongly for change and confronting injustices.
Empowerment: We work to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to exercise their agency in their ongoing struggle for autonomy, rights, opportunities and recognition of the inherent value of their culture and communities.
Integrity: Honesty, openness, accountability, fairness and inclusiveness must be at the core of everything we do and are.
Insight: We take reasoned action grounded in our organisational knowledge, evidence and ethics; the wisdom of the people, organisations and communities working alongside us; current thinking and research about what works nationally and internationally.
Innovation: We are an enterprising and agile organisation, motivated to continually improve, adapt and develop inventive solutions that create value and are valued by people.
