Transport-Support Officer

Transport - Support Officer- Aboriginal Identified Position

Are you passionate about helping children and young people reach milestones in their lives? We have the perfect career opportunity for someone who is looking for a rewarding change.

Burrun Dalai provides foster care to Aboriginal children & young people of the Macleay, Nambucca, Hastings, Manning, Armidale and Tamworth Regions.

We are now recruiting for a passionate Out of Home Care Transport/Support Officer to join our multidisciplinary team.

This opportunity would suit someone with a background of Child Protection or Out of Home Care and is looking for full time role in Taree NSW.

What you are responsible for:

• Attend, participate at, and provide support to Caseworkers on supervised contacts for Aboriginal children and young people in out of home care with their birth families and significant others.
• Transport Aboriginal children and young people as required and directed by Caseworker Managers.
• Supervise Aboriginal children and young people as required and directed by Caseworker Managers.
• Prepare contact reports or assist caseworkers to prepare contact reports as required.

Selection Criteria

Essential: -

1. Aboriginality.
2. Possess and retain a valid NSW Drivers Licence with a good driving record. 
3. Well-developed oral and written communication skills, with skills in negotiation and the ability to resolve issues.
4. An ability to recognise and then refer to others within the OOHC Team complex or critical issues in need of resolution.
5. Demonstrated experience in a team approach to service delivery.
6. Must be self-motivated, able to work autonomously and willing to learn.
7. Proven ability to liaise with management and staff, relevant government and non- government professionals, community groups, services and agencies in the provision of services.
8. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of:-
   1. Workplace Health and Safety, 
   2. Equal Employment Opportunity,
   3.  Ethical practices and 
   4. Continuous Quality Improvement.

Desirable: -

1. Previous experience working in an Aboriginal Corporation.
2. Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
3. Well-developed computer skills.
4. A willingness for further personal development in Community and Social Services including an interest in training and progression to an Out of Home Care Caseworker or similar role within Burrun Dalai.

What is in it for you?

• Healthy work life balance
• Attractive salary packaging
• A supportive, multidiscipline team-based workplace

To apply: - please submit a copy of your current resume and a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria within the Position Description. 

The PD and further information may be obtained by contacting **************@burrundalai.org.au

Applications close: 30th June 2024, unless filled, as we reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. 

Note: - Applicants must be Aboriginal, provide a clear Working with Children Check and Consent to a National Criminal Record Check prior to any offer of employment.

Burrun Dalai considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).