Carer Promotion, Recruitment and Development Support Officer

MacKillop Family Services is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply and are preferred for this position.

In additional a $5000 remote allowance for all Pilbara employees.

$100,776 - $105,340 + Super + $5k Allowance + Salary Packaging Benefits

About the role

The Carer Promotion, Recruitment and Development Support Officer works within MacKillop's Pilbara Service Delivery Operational Team with support from the Foster Care Development team based in Perth.

There is an immediate and chronic shortage of Foster Carers and this positions main responsibilities are to proactively engage Community, Family, Industry and across-Sector, to support the promotion of foster care across the Pilbara - with an additional focus on Port Hedland and Karratha.

This includes rethinking conventional ways of promotion, advertisement, engagement, marketing and attraction activities and converting these ideas into actions.

The Carer Promotion, Recruitment and Development Support Officer will assist in the development and implementation of a clear new strategic plan to promote and attract foster care applicants in the Pilbara using contemporary and alternative approaches, A component of this role is to assist with recruitment, development and retention of foster carers, Provide support to the local team around carer compliance systems to ensure MacKillop is working effectively and adheres to the recruitment and authorisation processes.

This is a Full-Time opportunity based in Port Hedland (Preferred) or Karratha WA within our Pilbara Service Delivery Operational Team. The position reports to the Pilbara Services Team Project Coordinator.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
• An appropriate qualification either in human services and/or marketing and/or communications (equivalent experience and skills). A combination of equivalent study and experience, including Aboriginal people with lived and professional experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in project planning, public speaking, event planning, marketing and promotion, administration and coordination.
• Ability and willingness to create new and innovative ways to promote and engage the community around foster care.
• Confidence to engage, build relationships and partnerships through verbal and written communication with community, stakeholders, services, industry.
• An ability to adhere to deadlines and meet performance measures while working under pressure and to work autonomously.
• Willingness and ability to travel and work alternative hours including planned weekends.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

For more information, please contact:

Jessica Farber Mckie at or on

Our offer:

• Hourly Rate of $51.00 to $54.31 as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 6, dependent on qualification and experience.
• Salary packaging – we can help you to maximize your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Program- Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
• Supportive Environment - Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop's work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver's Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.