Aboriginal Family Safety Worker

Overview
Aboriginal Family Safety Worker - Burnie Child and Family Learning Centre -
Department for Education, Children and Young People – North West region. To engage Aboriginal families and children from birth to four years (including older children within the family) accessing Child and Family Learning Centres (CFLCs) to deliver support and activities that promote family safety and address the impacts on children of family violence. Provide culturally specific advice relating to family engagement and the development of support strategies that improve the safety of Aboriginal families (including pregnant women) in the CFLC environment.
This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning. The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
About the Role
To engage Aboriginal families and children from birth to four years (including older children within the family) accessing Child and Family Learning Centres (CFLCs) to deliver support and activities that promote family safety and address the impacts on children of family violence. Provide culturally specific advice relating to family engagement and the development of support strategies that improve the safety of Aboriginal families (including pregnant women) in the CFLC environment.
Period of Appointment
ASAP until 30 June 2027
Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.
Hours per Fortnight
36.75 hours per fortnight
Qualifications and Requirements
Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
The Head of the State Service has determined that this position is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position and that it can only be filled by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with Employment Direction No. 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tagged and Identified Positions.
A Current Drivers Licence.
Application Instructions
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online: Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the ApplyNow button.
Applicants should include:
a 1–2 page short form application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication. The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.
Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date. Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 or email Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Shandel Pile
Title: Centre Leader Child and Family Centre - Burnie
Phone:
Email:
Award/Classification and Terms
Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4
Salary: $83,011 to $95,547 per annum
Employment type: Fixed-term, part-time
Region: North West
Additional Notes
The following are included as part of the role:
The Head of the State Service has determined that this position is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position and that it can only be filled by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with Employment Direction No. 10.
Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People is required.
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