Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Assertive Outreach Worker

2 weeks ago

Dandenong, Victoria, Australia ACSO Australia Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About ACSO

The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a vibrant, values driven NFP, focused on partnering with Government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We are an organisation with a bold vision to create a safe and inclusive community where prison truly is the last resort. Our purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of our communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.

The Australian Community Support Organisation recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias. ACSO is committed to the equitable treatment of its participants, employees and partners. We believe in humanity and celebrating the diverse voices of our community through leadership, practice and policy design, to honour and embrace diverse traditions, cultures and experiences of those we support and work alongside.

We work across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

About the role

The Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Assertive Outreach Worker will provide flexible and culturally safe support to participants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and who are experiencing complex needs.

This role will:

  • Deliver assertive outreach and case management support to help participants overcome barriers to accessing services, improve wellbeing, and strengthen connections with community.
  • Manage a caseload of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander participants with complex needs, supporting them to build resilience, stability, and independence.
  • Build strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and stakeholders to enhance engagement and improve outcomes.

What we're offering

  • Part time 0.5 FTE permanent position available.
  • $45,200 base salary at 0.5 FTE (pro rata $90, % superannuation + NFP salary packaging options (more after tax $ in your pocket)
  • Paid parental leave (14 weeks accessible after six months of employment)
  • Annual leave loading of 17.5%
  • Learning and development opportunities – in house training suite of client specific training including in Trauma Informed Practice, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), plus best practice training on all aspects of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
  • Career progression opportunities
    –
    leadership development programs and coaching, opportunities for internal consultancy or secondments to other programs
  • Wellbeing initiatives – such as free flu vaccines, wellbeing and professional development vouchers, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program. Our employees matter
  • Dedicated inclusion and diversity initiatives
    –
    to support employees from all backgrounds and dispositions, including specialised leave for cultural ceremonies or gender affirmation.

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