Outreach Worker

2 weeks ago

Gunbalanya, Northern Territory, Australia One Tree Community Services Inc Full time $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Position:Outreach Worker Status: Full-time - fixed-term until 30/06/2028 Salary:$ $46.93 per hour + $3.55 per hour remote allowance + additional allowances and superannuation Qualification:Relevant qualification in community services, community development, and/or social work

Location: Gunbalanya Safe House, Gunbalanya, Northern Territory

About the role:

The position works with individuals and communities to eliminate, prevent and respond to domestic and family and sexual violence by: 

  • Working with the Gunbalanya Safe House team to provide support to clients at critical times, including intake and exiting the service.
  • Working closely with local agencies, including government and non-government service providers.
  • Working closely with community members and local and trusted elders to seek local solutions and support initiatives aimed at reducing domestic, family and sexual violence in the community.

Benefits to you:

  • Full-time - fixed-term opportunity
  • Above award salary on offer
  • Additional remote allowance of $3.55 per hour
  • Periodic flights available
  • Option of fly in fly out for up to two (2) weeks if located in Darwin, NT
  • Free shared housing available
  • Monthly utility allowance
  • Relocation allowance up to $3,000
  • Mobile phone + laptop provided
  • 4 weeks annual leave, plus 2 weeks' leave over the December holiday
  • Support, coaching and mentoring provided
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
  • Rewards program for people who stay with One Tree long term
  • Join a successful national not-for-profit with room to grow your career

Selection criteria:

Essential

  • Relevant qualification in community services, community development, and/or social work. Due to the remoteness and complexity of this role, it will not be suitable for new graduates.
  • Previous experience (minimum 2 years) working in remote Aboriginal communities.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by victims of domestic, family and sexual violence.
  • Demonstrated crisis management experience.
  • Proven written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Proven history of developing and maintaining productive working relationships with key external stake holders and referrers.
  • Effective organisational and time management skills.
  • Sound IT skills including use of database and data reporting programs.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a similar role.
  • Experience with SHIP online case management system.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Valid Police clearance (not older than 6 months from date of issue)
  • Valid NT working with children check (Ochre card)
  • Current 'C' class Driver's Licence
  • Relevant qualification in community services, community development, and/or social work

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