First Nations Career Development Specialist

4 weeks ago


Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Australian Regional And Remote Community Services Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate First Nations Career Specialist to join our team at Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS).

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with new and existing trainees to support career pathways and lifestyle plans in Aged and Disability care.
  • Provide strong advocacy for First Nations and maintain their connection to community.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement career development programs.
  • Identify and address the cultural requirements of indigenous people and their families.
  • Develop and maintain accurate records of client progress and outcomes.
Requirements
  • Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
  • Preferable, however not essential to have the knowledge and ability to speak in Aboriginal language.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to the cultural requirements of indigenous people and their families.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, preferably in a mentoring or training capacity.
  • A demonstrated understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with preference to youth.
  • Initiative to work autonomously and sound judgement.
  • Ability to follow systems and processes to maintain accurate records.
  • Ability to reflect on own performance and seek guidance when required.
  • Ability to problem solve and use initiative to maximize positive outcome.
About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is a not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provides services including Residential Care, Home Care, School Nutrition and Early Learning Childhood programs in the Northern Territory.

Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives.

ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River with our purpose to genuinely connect with the communities we serve, and enable our clients with agency, pride and dignity.

Our people are at the center of our organisation and ensuring we have the right people in the right roles is the key to the success of our Consumer Centered Service Delivery.

ARRCS Mandatory compliance

All ARRCS employees are required to have the following.

These are not required at time of application, however, must be lodged and or received at commencement.

A National Police Check dated or lodged within the last 3 months.

Current Influenza Vaccination.

A NDIS Screening check or proof of application.

Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support.

More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures.

So why not join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in

ARRCS is committed to engagement with people of all ages, from varying backgrounds, cultures and nationalities and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with lived experience of disability, people from CALD and the LGBTQI+ communities to submit their applications.

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact our Talent Acquisition team via people@arrcs.org.au or phone 08 8982 5200.



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