Aboriginal Outreach Support Worker (Identified)

This is a special measure exception under the EOC Act 1984 Section 50D for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

$88,099.44 - 94,791.84 + Salary Packaging + Super Contributions

About the role:

The Specialist Harmful Sexual Behaviours (HSB) Program provides a specialist, trauma-safe and culturally safe response to children and young people who are displaying harmful sexual behaviours. The service provides opportunities for healing, support, counselling, and a therapeutic response; working holistically with all those around the child or young person.  

The Specialist HSB Program assists children and young people and adults to recover from the harmful impacts of trauma and assists families and communities to support children and young people in the healing process.

The Aboriginal Outreach Support Worker will be responsible for providing cultural consultation, family support and community engagement. This will include psychoeducation as well as practical supports such as transportation and social inclusion activities. 

Child, young people, families/caregivers, and communities are empowered to take control of their own healing journey and are supported in building strength and resilience through connection to culture. The HSB program will pilot a specialist, therapeutic intervention program for children and young people aged 10 – 17 years, exhibiting harmful sexual behaviours where services will support connection between key partner agencies to enable coordinated, wrap around support for the children and their families.

This is a Permanent Full-Time opportunity based in South Hedland, WA within our Specialist Harmful Sexual Behaviour Program. The position reports to the Clinical Coordinator, Specialist Harmful Sexual Behaviour Program.

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 
• A knowledge and understanding of the impact of trauma, including issues related to harmful sexual behaviours. 
• A relevant qualification and/or experience in human services or related field is preferred. A combination of Cultural knowledge and experience with Aboriginal healing practices will also be considered.  
• Demonstrated capacity in working collaboratively within a team, and with internal and external stakeholders, to foster strong working relationships. 
• Demonstrated written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the effective use of basic computer programs.
• Ability to participate collaboratively and constructively within teams of peers, staff and other stakeholders, as well as initiative and effective personal judgement when working alone. 

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:

Kelly Thompson at kelly.thompson@mackillop.org.au or on 0428381986

What's in it for you:

At MacKillop you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide: 

• Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety
• Professional development & training – Access supervision, and training opportunities including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation and Sanctuary training
• Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.
• Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family.
• Supportive Team – Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to inclusion and positive outcomes.
• Fitness Passport Membership - discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family.

Additional Benefits for First Nations employees:

• First Nations Employee Assistance Program and Hotline - 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, including health advice from qualified nutritionists
• Yarning Circles and Professional Development 
• First Nations Recruitment, Retention & Professional Development Strategy
• Active Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
• Membership of Ngindaay Guumaldanha - internal Aboriginal Staff Network

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.

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