Aboriginal Senior Linker

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About us

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve.  We commit to respecting children and take action to keep them safe.

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate. 

About the opportunity

What is Ability Links?

Ability Links NSW supports people with disability, their carer’s and families to access supports and services in the local communities. By linking people with a disability into the community, we empower them to live their life their way and achieve personal goals.

An exciting opportunity exists for a full time Aboriginal Senior Linker to join our team on fixed term contract until June 30 2019. You will act as first point of reference for Aboriginal Linkers across Western Sydney and South West Sydney to assist them with problem solving in regard to service delivery.    

Key responsibilities may include:

• You will be required to provide support across Penrith Western Sydney and Campbelltown South West Sydney.
• Help to develop and support staff around innovative and creative ways to support inclusion in their communities
• Provide service to the community as an Early Linker where necessary
• You will be a leader and passionate about creating change with a person centred approach.

   
Essential Criteria

• This position is an Identified position. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture and a strong commitment to working with Aboriginal people and communities.
• Knowledge and Understanding of the impacts of disability on Aboriginal families and communities.
• Understanding and knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS ) and its functions in NSW.
• Well-developed communication skills with experience using technology including data entry, outlook and email.
• Self-motivating and ability to work unsupervised with sound time management skills.
• Experience in a coaching, mentoring or similar role.
• Experience conducting supervision and cultural support with team.
• Ability and willingness to travel and cover large geographical areas.

 
Desirable Criteria

• Qualifications in Community Services, Disability, Health or related field will be highly regarded.
• Project or Event management experience.

 
Benefits & culture

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer who supports an inclusive approach in the workplace.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

• Salary packaging
• Paid travel entitlement
• Career development opportunities

If you are a leader and passionate about improving the lives of Aboriginal families and communities and have a desire to create awareness within communities then you may just be an Aboriginal Senior Linker and we encourage you to apply.

Please "apply to this job" to submit an online application. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact Naomi Young on 0475 817 692 for a confidential discussion.

People with disability, Aboriginal people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police Check and Reference Checks.