Address- Fulltime hours
- Max term until 30 June 2025
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of families in the western Adelaide metropolitan area!
- This role is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position.
About Red Cross
Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.
About the role
The Support Officer - Aboriginal Families Thrive Program is responsible for working with the Aboriginal Families Thrive team and Aboriginal families who access support, information and services available at the Tiraapendi Wodli (TW) Hub. TW walks side-by-side with Aboriginal families in the Port Adelaide and western metropolitan area and aims to strengthen the health, safety and lives of Aboriginal men, women and families.
What you will bring
- Well-developed skills in culturally-grounded and strengths-based approaches to working with Aboriginal families
- Well-developed understanding of issues that impact on the health, wellbeing and safety of Aboriginal men, women and families.
- Understanding of issues that impact men and women (and their families) returning to community from prison
- Demonstrated experience building productive relationships with diverse community, non-government and government stakeholders and networks
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to demonstrate initiative and good problem-solving skills.
- A clearance to work with children and Driver’s License
Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options
Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses
Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award – Level 3. Salary from $71,155.76 FTE + superannuation + access to salary packaging.
For additional enquiries, please contact Simon Talanskas on 0420 450 *** for a confidential discussion.
Applications close at 11:55pm AEDT on 27 May 2024
Requisition #797
