Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement - Red Hill, Australia - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Red Hill, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Number of Positions Available:
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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and mostloved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Do you thrive in a friendly and supportive team environment?

Join us today as our new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Worker across the Townsville and Brisbane AOD Centres

The role you could play

In this role as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Worker you would be providing cultural support to participants of the Brisbane AOD Centre.

This includes; increasing referral pathways and access to Indigenous Elders and Indigenous organisations, leading discussion within the management team to strengthen culture in service delivery and contributing to the broader agenda of cultural capability at the state level.

Key responsibilities

Work collaboratively with Centre Managers to enhance their cultural competency and improve the experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at AOD sites across QLD
Provide support and/or input to the clinical team to ensure case plans address cultural needs
Develop strategies and timeframes to engage and communicate the Cultural Capability and Competency Framework elements at a site level
Connect and network with Indigenous organisations, increasing access and referral pathways for Indigenous participants
Keep abreast of national and state policies and regulations that impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

This is a permanent full-time position, located in Red Hill, QLD. Salary and conditions with the SCHADS Level 4 Award.

To perform this role it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991._
To perform this role it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
Relevant degree and experience or less formal qualifications with specialised skills
Demonstrated experience engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers
Demonstrated understanding of contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people and ability to influence leaders in this space
Experience in dealing with complex and diverse issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and methods of providing culturally appropriate solutions
Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
A national criminal history check (to be completed in the recruitment process)

Benefits working with The Salvation Army

NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Independent confidential counselling service
Flexible working conditions
Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_