Wellbeing Coordinator - Normanton Recovery and Community Wellbeing Service
Rewarding role coordinating our holistic service, assisting those who need help to recover in a culturally appropriate way.
Summary about this job
Community Development
Company: Gidgee Healing
Location: Western QLD
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-4410-5640
Fax: +61-8-9871-6692
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Detail information about job Wellbeing Coordinator - Normanton Recovery and Community Wellbeing Service. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Values based not-for-profit organisation
- Cohesive and supportive team environment
- Great salary, remote living allow, 2 x flights p/a, salary packaging!
The Normanton Recovery and Community Wellbeing Service (NRCWS) is expanding and we are seeking a Wellbeing Coordinator to assist with the planning, coordination and leadership of our team.
ABOUT US:
The Normanton Recovery and Community Wellbeing Service (NRCWS) is a residential drug and alcohol recovery service, specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The service aims to assist those affected by drugs and/or alcohol to recover in a culturally appropriate way, return to their communities and have the skills to be able to contribute positively to their family and community. It supports the social and emotional wellbeing of clients and their families by providing a holistic service, centred on the individual's needs.
Gidgee Healing is the sole agency delivering this service though does so in partnership with community based services in a collaborative, best practice approach to residential recovery.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE (desirable):
- Experience in planning, developing and managing contemporary, holistic and culturally-appropriate social and emotional wellbeing services;
- High level awareness of the health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in rural and remote locations; particularly as they relate to drug and alcohol misuse;
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, foster collaboration and integration, and motivate a team in a multi-disciplinary setting, while ensuring commitment and adherence to the principles of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS);
- Experience in facilitating collaboration across agencies (government, non-government & local), including the ability to establish respectful and trusting relationships with the community.
THE LIFESTYLE:
Normanton offers a relaxed and casual lifestyle, with a wealth of camping and exploring, scenic national parks as well as pristine river, lake and open water fishing and recreation.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply
Applications close COB Friday 27th July 2018
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Lauren Taylor on (07) 4743 6681, quoting Ref No. 819547.