Full time About the role The Aboriginal Community Engagement Coordinator will raise and support the cross-cultural awareness of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage within the community and amongst the staff and extensions of Family Services Australia (FSA), with an aim to successfully engage and deliver community circle outcomes with key stakeholders.The position will support the development of a broader connectedness within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, encouraging insight, acceptance, growth and will act to ensure that FSA delivers consistently high quality and effective information sharing with all stakeholders.Working with and alongside FSA staff, this position will work towards the aim of building and connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community networks and to facilitate the involvement, participation and input from both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.The position will seek and win funding proposals to ensure the sustainability, growth and development of the position and of FSA's future contribution to Aboriginal Community Engagement.Benefits and perks Remuneration negotiable based on qualifications, skills, experience and value-add;Professional, community-focused and person-centered team culture;Quarterly Community Support Framework (CSF) 360-degree appraisals;Flexibility around work from home arrangements;Salary Sacrifice Packaging $15,900 tax free;Free Lunch and coffee provided on Tuesdays and Thursdays;Employee Assistance Program (EAP);Paid Annual Family Days at Easter and Christmas.Essential criteria (Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Value-Add) As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, disability, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. We value lived experience and consider it as part of our merit based approach to recruitment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.Certificate IV in Community Services or higher with therapeutic qualifications and/or related experience or equivalent qualifications.5+ years' experience working and connecting with local Aboriginal people, communities and service providers.Capacity to work with communities and build relationships across agencies to facilitate the provision of service to Aboriginal people.Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.7+ years direct experience in a family support worker service environment that has included working closely with team leadership and Aboriginal Community Engagement.Excellent prioritisation, time and project management ability with a strong psychological resilience capacity and calmness when operating in dynamic care environments.Ability to coordinate and promote a multi-disciplined Trauma Informed Practice environment with high Standards of Care, Quality Assurance and Risk Management.Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to aid capacity building in challenging operating environments.About Family Services Australia (FSA) Join a growing Not for Profit (NFP) ranked eighth (Australia and New Zealand) in the Australian Financial Review (AFR) Most Innovative Companies – NFP, Government and Education sectors.FSA is at an exciting time in its evolution as a leading NFP community service provider in Australia. Our Employee Satisfaction (ESAT) is at 84.1%, while Client Satisfaction (CSAT) is currently at 92.8% across our service streams.Founded in 1992, FSA continues to grow its multi-disciplined services within Australia, having expanded from 2 to 35 sites across SE/SW QLD, Northern and Southern NSW. Our community reach impact has grown from 1,000 Occasions of Service (OoS) P.A. (2016) to more than 132,000 OoS (2023).FSA offers a clinically informed central triage and continuity of care with reduced referral pathways that holistically meet therapeutic needs of our staff, clients and families, keeping them Safe, Well, Strong and Connected. FSA values diversity in managing and reducing therapeutic risks for the clients we serve, demonstrating values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment (CARE) with Integrity and Positivity. We make CARE our Intellectual Property, starting within, prioritizing self-love and self-care.If you are committed to achieving this exciting life and career opportunity in joining our family at work, please 'Apply Now' by submitting a current resume, cover letter and address the selection criteria by Sunday 10th November 2024. Thank you sincerely for your consideration, we greatly appreciate your interest in FSA and advise only final preferred candidates will be contacted for next steps in our recruitment process."The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded." #J-18808-Ljbffr