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Form of work
Salary1 x Part-time Night Shift from $41.41per hour and
Casual positions from $45.01 per hour
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Your new employer
Aboriginal Family Support Services is a lead, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that has been providing services to Aboriginal families and communities across South Australia for over 40 years.
Your new role
You will be hands on providing care and support to Aboriginal children and young people, with ages ranging from infants to teens, who are unable to live with their families. This is a rewarding opportunity for you to help our clients reach their full potential.
You will be working in our Residential Services on a 24/7 roster, with day, afternoon and night shifts. Casual staff complements our permanent Part Time staff and must be readily contactable and available at short notice to fill shifts. You must also have the capacity to fill a minimum of five shifts per fortnight, it required.
Who we are looking for
You will be passionate about caring for; improving the lives of; and, be able to interact easily and comfortably with, Aboriginal children and young people. You will understand the impact of abuse and neglect on children and young people, and offer support when faced with challenging behaviours.
To be successful you will need
- A minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or Certificate IV in Community Services Work or must obtain qualification within 12 months of starting the role; and appropriate demonstrated knowledge and competencies
- A South Australian Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- An NDIS Employment Clearance
- National Police Check
- An unrestricted current South Australian Drivers Licence
- A current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011)
- To be Assessed as suitable via a Psychological Suitability Assessment
- A Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through Their Eyes) Certificate
- Unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia
- Confirmation of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and Booster
Don’t have a WWCC? You can apply on-line at www.sa.gov.au/screening
Working in a not for profit agency you can salary sacrifice to increase your take home pay.
If this sounds like you view the J&P in the AFSS Employment section www.afss.com.
Then tell us in a 2 page cover letter (that reflects the KRA’s found in the J&P) why you’re a g good fit for this role and send this with your resume to ***********@afss.com.au
For more information please call Drew Hinchey on 0457 730 *** (Mon-Fri 9am–5pm).
Applications close 9am Thursday 29 February 2024
We look forward to receiving your application, however if you do not address your skills and experience against the Job and Person Specification we are unlikely to consider your candidacy. AFSS reserves the right to commence interviews prior to closing date, and may fill the role if a suitable candidate is identified.
