Company Profile

Company Description:

INDIGENOUS-SPECIFIC PROGRAM
PART TIME (9 day fortnight – Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 4:30am, plus one Friday per fortnight)
FIXED-TERM (June 2015)
MOUNT DRUITT
SALARY PACKAGING AVAILABLE

ANGLICARE seeks to address emotional, social, spiritual and physical needs within the community with a vision of ‘Lives changing and communities growing by care through Jesus Christ’. Our Indigenous Parenting Support Service works with Aboriginal families who have children from 0–8 years old and seeks to build safe, happy families and support them through their children’s move to childcare, pre-school and primary school.

VISION

Lives changing and communities growing through Jesus Christ

JOB ROLE

In this role you will actively support Aboriginal families to address issues which make parenting difficult; assist families to learn new parenting skills; support the well-being of the children and be involved in community activities for Aboriginal people. You will lead group work, visit clients in their homes and assist in running a playgroup and other service activities.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
To be considered for this position it is essential that you have:

• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the Aboriginal community.
• Previous experience in the provision of support to Aboriginal families in a culturally appropriate context.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Knowledge and understanding of community services and how Indigenous people can access them.
• Ability to deliver parenting training in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Effective communication, time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Driver’s Licence
• Computer literacy in MS Office – Word and Publisher.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to support and promote the Christian Mission and Values of ANGLICARE.

It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection Act for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for this position. Relevant employment screening will be conducted.

BENEFITS

• Employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice
• Professional Development Opportunities and study assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements

To apply, please visit www.anglicare.org.au/careers.  For further information please contact Alice Wheatley on 02 8805 0900

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

ANGLICARE is an EEO employer and is committed to the vision “Lives changing and communities growing by care through Jesus Christ”.

The filing of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of Racial Discrimination Act 1975. This means that, in accordance with Clause 4.2 (6)(b)(i) of the Public Service Commissioners Directions 1999, Employment in this program is restricted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.