Koorie Engagement Worker, Victims Assistance Program
If you are client-focused, reliable and have excellent communication skills this is the role for you.
Summary about this job
Indigenous & Multicultural Services
Company: Centacare Ballarat
Location: Ballarat & Central Highlands
Work type: Part Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-2-8698-1091
Fax: +61-2-8187-5926
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Detail information about job Koorie Engagement Worker, Victims Assistance Program. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position
- Ballarat Location - Part Time (0.7EFT) Ongoing Position
- Exciting Opportunity to work with a great team
Centacare is looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others and thrive in a busy team environment! If you are client-focused, reliable and have excellent communication skills this is the role for you.
The Koorie Engagement Worker will provide case management to victims of violent crime and work closely with local Koorie organisations and develop strong working relationships with other Koorie support workers from a range of agencies and organisations to promote awareness of the Victims Assistance Program and improve referral pathways to victims of crime.
If you have relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Welfare or other relevant studies, sound knowledge of the VAP and service sector, demonstrated experience of case management principles and practice including strong data entry and record keeping skills, you are encouraged to apply for this great role.
This is a designated Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position as directed by the Department of Justice and Regulation, therefore applicants must be of Australian Aboriginal descent, identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander person and be accepted by the local Aboriginal communities as an Aboriginal person.
About Centacare
Centacare Catholic Diocese of Ballarat Inc. is a social welfare agency committed to providing support services within the communities in which it operates. Centacare delivers a range of programs and services to families and individuals throughout Western Victoria.
Centacare offers a very family friendly working environment, training and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, extra leave allowances and much more!
For Further Information & How to Apply
Position description available: www.centacareballarat.org.au
Further Enquiries to: Georgie White, HR Officer - 03 5337 8947 or 0428 349 956
Applications Close: Wednesday 1st August 2018
To apply for this position please do not click on the SEEK 'Apply for this job' button you need to apply via our website www.centacareballarat.org.au for your application to be considered. Previous applicants need not apply.
Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and response to the key skills and experience found on the position description which is attached to the advertisement on the website. Previous applicants need not apply.
“Applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are eligible to apply. Centacare has been granted an interim exemption from Equal Opportunity Act 2010 from the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to advertise and employ an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person to this designated position for the purpose of providing social welfare services to the Aboriginal community in the Grampians Region of Victoria.”
Equal Opportunity interim exemption applies to section 16, 18, 107 and 182.