AddressAbout us…
KWY is a leading South Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Not for Profit Organisation and is focused on creating a place for healing and change. KWY has developed a highly specialised suite of programs focusing on positive outcomes for Aboriginal families and Communities. Cultural ways of healing and engagement are embedded throughout our programs and provide unique ways of improving outcomes and wellbeing, reducing risk and increasing safety.
KWY is a rapidly growing organisation, in this role you will have an opportunity to be part of a unique organisation that offers competitive remuneration with a friendly and inclusive work culture.
KWY’s priority is promoting the safety and welfare of women and children. We aim to improve the safety of women and children by providing specialist knowledge and culturally appropriate services to break the cycle of domestic violence and stem the flow of Aboriginal children into the child protection system.
About the position...
The KWY Practitioner is a highly experienced and competent worker, who delivers dedicated support and services to individuals and families. The Practitioner is responsible for contributing to improvements in the quality, safety and community needs-driven distribution of services that meet the needs of Aboriginal children, young people, and their families. Practitioners work to assess risk and put safety measures in place while providing intensive and therapeutic support, advocacy, and information. Engagement takes place in a variety of settings including phone calls, home visits and at community services.
About you...
The successful applicant will possess skills, experience, and knowledge in working with Aboriginal people to address child protection and domestic and family violence concerns. The Practitioner will operate within a therapeutic, trauma-informed and culturally responsive framework. The applicant would have demonstrated knowledge of complex case management and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
The ideal candidate will commence the role in the first week of June.
About the pay...
- Positions are classified under the SCHADS award
- Salary range is $84,177 to $93,860 (Fulltime equivalent)
- Multiple positions are available full-time and part-time
- In addition, as a registered Not for Profit/Charity, we offer excellent salary packaging options through CBB which can significantly increase your take-home pay
About the benefits...
- Competitive remuneration
- Salary packaging tax benefits, meal entertainment benefit, novated leasing and more
- Fantastic workplace culture
- Strong values-based organisation
- Excellent professional development options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Growing organisation with great career opportunities
- Work in a caring & collaborative team environment with people who are passionate about delivering a good service that supports the community.
- 4 weeks of annual leave plus an additional 7 days of gifted leave (conditions apply)
Other requirements…
- You must hold a current South Australian Driver's License or a license which permits you to drive in South Australia.
- Successful candidates will be required to clear and maintain probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check (Police Clearance), Working with Vulnerable People Check and Working with Children Check (applicants need to hold a current WWCC to apply).
About applying...
For the position descriptions, please email *****@kwy.org.au with the position description you are applying for listed as the title. Your cover letter must address the criteria outlined in the position description.
Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit an application.
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Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: The position will close when the roles are filled.
