Address- Permanent Full Time
- Supportive Team
- Flexible working arrangements
Wandiyali is an Aboriginal community organisation supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Region, and Port Stephens. Every year, Wandiyali assists hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members through the delivery of its services.
At Wandiyali, our mission is to provide the best possible support to clients that access our services. We achieve this through a holistic strengths-based approach in the delivery of our services to children, families, and community.
If you are looking for a meaningful career with a growing organisation, rather than just a job, and are dedicated to empowering children and families, this opportunity might be the perfect fit. Join a workplace that values collaboration, support, and work-life balance to ensure the well-being of all team members.
The Benefits
As a Wandiyali employee you also benefit with additional career development supports including,
- 12 weeks induction.
- Ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement.
You will be supported to maintain family connections and wellbeing through,
- 5 weeks of annual leave.
- Option to take 1 day of flex leave per month, and
- Time off in lieu arrangements
- After the initial induction period you will also have access to a hybrid working arrangement, where you can work from home up to 2 days a week.
You will also have the options to reduce tax and cost of living expenses through,
- Salary packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year
- Meal and Entertainment Salary Sacrifice of up to $2,650 each FBT year
- Employee Benefits programs providing discounts on a large variety of consumer services and products.
How to apply
Wandiyali is a child safe organisation. You must have the right to work in Australia. All appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of a National Police History Check and Working with Children Check.
To apply for this role please attach a resume and a cover letter addressing the required qualifications, skills and experience.
If you would like further information, please contact ******@wandiyali.com.au
Applications close 5:00 pm Monday 10th June 2024 but may close earlier if a suitable applicant is found.
Required Qualifications, skills and experience
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science or related discipline or equivalent industry related experience in the Field of Child Protection / NDIA / Criminal/ Statutory investigations.
- Identifies as Aboriginal or/and Torres Strait Islander or have proven knowledge and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the community.
- Excellent verbal communication and rapport building skills.
- Excellent written communication skills including the ability to write comprehensive evidence-based recommendations and reasons for decisions.
- Relevant experience working with Children and Young People
- Strong client focus, with ability to effectively communicate with a range of personalities and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience managing investigations.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess and manage risk within legislative requirements.
- Capacity to work autonomously in a busy environment to achieve positive outcomes and a positive workplace culture.
- Demonstrated capacity for self-management, which includes accepting responsibility for own actions; focuses on the most important goals; has a realistic and balanced view of own strengths and development opportunities; recognises own feelings and personal prejudices and understands why they occur.
- Demonstrated capacity to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
- A commitment to the Vision, Mission, and Values of our organisation
Highly Desirable Criteria
- Wandiyali strongly encourages all suitably qualified, experienced and interested Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons to apply for this position.
