Organisational Values
- Professional Integrity
We treat all our people with dignity and respect
- Quality
We always strive to do our best and improve the way we do things.
- Responsibility
We commit to the actions we take to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
- Client Focus
We work toward improving the health and wellbeing of our clients and community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate the day-to-day running & provision of high-quality service delivery
- To promote a positive culture of professional supervision within the Centre and across all programs including Community Justice, Yinya Mulana, Youth Justice, Koori Kids Engagement Worker, LMARG Youth Projects
- Liaise with the Youth & Residential Services Manager in regards to staff and program delivery
- Assist with recruitment and orientation as required
- To supervise staff effectively and efficiently, through the provision of clear work plans, and staff meetings
- To ensure programs are delivered within budget by working collaboratively with staff and the Youth, Justice & Residential Services Manager
- Develop and implement new programs as required
- Build and maintain partnerships within Njernda and external stakeholders
- Encourage and support children, young people and families to participate in programs and community events, sport & recreation, cultural events and health promotion
- Participate in regular supervision and professional development, including further education and training where required
- Collect required program data and complete relevant program reporting
- Manage new referrals
- Ensure intake, assessment, and care plans are developed and reviewed
- Develop annual workplan of events and programs inline with Njernda’s strategic plan
- Support the development and review of policies and procedures
- Other duties as directed
Professional Development
- Undertaking professional development and further training opportunities as requested.
- CIMS (Client Incident Management System – DHHS)
- Mandatory Reporting
- Child Safe Standards
- Reportable Conduct Scheme
- First Aide
Key selection criteria
- An understanding of Aboriginal culture and a commitment to the values of the Njernda Aboriginal Corporation
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of aboriginal culture, social and economic issues, and local family networks.
- An understanding of how to create a safe space to engage children, young people and families
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of family violence and trauma
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multifunctional, energetic and dynamic environment
- Ability to provide written reports and statistical data reporting
- Knowledge of local aboriginal and mainstream services
- Possess a strong commitment to staff development and training
- Demonstrated capacity to provide strong leadership
- Ability to advocate, mediate and undertake dispute resolution
- An understanding of Youth Justice and the Child Protection system
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualifications or experience in Youth work or Community Services
- Experience in Leading and developing a team
- Experience in program development
- Experience working with young people
Police check/Working with Children check/Drivers check:
All Njernda Corporation staff must pass a police and criminal records check, Working With Children Check & Drivers Licence check prior to starting employment – which may be reviewed during the period of employment.
Referees:
Please provide three referees – a referee check will be undertaken as part of the appointment process.
Other relevant information
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Police check & Working with Children check.
- Commitment to equal opportunity and occupational health and safety
Principles and practices are required.
- You will need to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury you know about which could be affected by the described work duties. Under section 82 (7) of the Accident Compensation Act, failure to disclose such a pre-existing illness or injury will mean that, if employed, you will not be paid compensation for that condition.
All applications must address the key selection criteria and include a recent resume
Written applications should include a covering letter. Please include the names and telephone contacts of at least two referees.
Written applications should include a covering letter. Please include the names and telephone contacts of at least two referees and forward to:
Address your application marked: “Private & Confidential”
To: Corporate Services Manager
Njernda Aboriginal Corporation
34 Annesley Street,
Echuca Vic 3564
(PO Box 201)
Echuca Vic 3564
Email jobs@njernda.com.au
All applications close: Friday 18th December 2020
Please check the closing date to ensure your application is received within the specified time. Applications may be posted, emailed, hand delivered or faxed (provided that a hard copy is posted on the same day).
All applications close: 18th Dec 2020
