Aboriginal Family Time WorkerMid North Coast, Northern NSW & New EnglandLocation – Lismore, Tweed Heads, Ballina, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Taree, Kempsey, Tamworth, Muswellbrook, Inverell, Glen Innes, NarrabriEmployment type – CasualSalary – Clerk Grade 1/2: $40.24ph - $43.77ph plus casual loading & superannuationThis position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.Are you passionate about supporting children and families within your community? We are looking for dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are committed to creating positive change and strengthening family bonds. Join the family time team and support Aboriginal children and families.Your roleThis is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team and support DCJ in building a dedicated workforce for supervising family time.As an Aboriginal Family Time Worker, you'll supervise and support family time visits between children and young people in out-of-home care and their families. You’ll ensure the safety and well-being of children during these visits, transport them to various locations, and communicate effectively with everyone. Your role includes recording observations, providing basic coaching to parents, and maintaining accurate documentation in line with DCJ policies. You'll also handle administrative tasks to support team operations and ensure efficient service delivery.As part of this role you will be required to physically carry young children and babies and their personal items, carry and install car seats and implement risk management strategies to ensure the safety of children in community settings.What You’ll DoSupervise family time visits, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people, getting support from your team leader as needed.Communicate with children, young people, families and carers in a culturally sensitive manner to facilitate positive interactions during family time and transport.Transport children, young people, and occasionally parents or carers to various locations, including family time visits.Record observations and prepare documentation following supervised visits, ensuring accuracy and adherence to DCJ guidelines.Support administrative tasks to contribute to the efficient operation of the team and service delivery.What We’re Looking ForEffective Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with children, young people, and families, while maintaining professional boundaries.Cultural Competency: Demonstrated understanding and respect for cultural diversity, including working with or supporting Aboriginal families.Organisational Skills: Strong skills in documentation and administrative tasks, with experience using relevant technology and maintaining accurate records.Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to manage stress-related behaviour and navigate complex family dynamics while maintaining a professional demeanour.Essential RequirementsThis is an identified position and only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.Current NSW driver’s licenceWorking with Children Check clearance.First aid certificate, or willingness to obtain one before commencing in role.The role may require some evening and weekend work.RoleThere are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted:Confirmation of Aboriginality formWritten confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, andidentifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, andis accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.What We OfferA challenging and rewarding career.Flexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance ProgramsAbility to progress to other roles in the department.We do work that really matters.Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer!Are you ready to join us? Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).Applications close Thursday 10th April 2025 at 11:59pm AESTGot a question? If you would like to hear more about the team and role as well as the recruitment process, please see below links.C lick HERE for the recording of our previous information session.C lick HERE for the information session presentationC lick HERE for the Frequently Asked QuestionsInclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit.We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.Other InformationA talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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