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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Liaison Specialist
2 months ago
Feros Care is seeking a highly motivated and culturally sensitive individual to join our team as a Local Area Coordinator - Indigenous Services. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability to access and navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Key Responsibilities- Assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families, carers, and communities to access relevant information about the NDIS and provide support with enquiries about the scheme.
- Assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants to develop a plan that includes their goals, needs, and wishes.
- Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are not eligible for the NDIS scheme, their families, and carers with information, linkages, and supports to utilize natural supports and connect with their community.
- Work collaboratively with communities, positively representing Feros Care to strengthen capabilities and adopt sustainable capacity building and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships, partnerships, and alliances with government, community groups, organizations, and peak bodies.
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and cultures.
- A genuine desire and modern approach to empowering First Nation people with disability.
- Formal qualifications are not necessary but would be highly regarded.
- Solid understanding of Windows applications, mobile technology, and remote working.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- A person-centred approach to outcomes, confidentiality, and professional integrity.
- Demonstrated experience or sound understanding of planning, implementing, and evaluating community engagement events with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Ability to travel extensively for work purposes.
- Non-for-profit Salary Packaging (up to the value of $15,899 per annum tax-free) and Meal and Entertainment Packaging (up to the value of $2650 per annum tax-free).
- Extensive discounts available on everyday purchases, financial tips, and services, wellbeing and wellness programs through our ForME platform.
- Extensive training, development, and career opportunities.
- Private Health Insurance Discount (Medibank).
- Employee Referral Program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
- All technology/equipment provided.
- Dedicated, supportive managers who care about your wellbeing.
- Opportunity to join and be supported by the Yarn'n Circle (First Nations Staff Network).
Feros Care is a not-for-profit organization that actively seeks to include, welcome, and value the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment for all our team members. If you would like to discuss accessibility requirements, preferred communication methods, or other possibilities, please contact us.
