We have a Community Engagement Worker position available to work in Armadale and surrounding suburbs within our Primary Prevention Family Safety Role for CaLD communities. Empowering communities and families to access services and activities that promote safety and well-being and being pivotal in connection to culturally appropriate resources and services that promote safety, well-being, recreation, creativity, and cultural involvement.

54 Reasons is a well-known provider in the Armadale community and this role will provide another avenue for trusting relationships to be built with families to break down the barriers to family safety. We are looking for someone that has excellent communication skills, an understanding of culturally accepted practices in CaLD or ATSI families and communities and a knowledge of local community services or resources.

54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation - no ordinary not-for-profit.

A place where your purpose matters. Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

With the child's voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation- yours included. We value a healthy work-life balance and ensure our people feel connected to each other and our impact. Learn from inspiring people and grow from a connection to our strong local and global networks. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference:

Here you're empowered to make a difference in children's lives by learning, sharing and collaborating to find new ways to solve problems.

In this full time, maximum term role (approximately 12 months), you'll work as a part of our CaLD Family Safety team in Armadale to help us create lasting change for children everywhere. The Community Engagement Worker plays an important role in delivering on our vision of a better world for children. Whether it's coordinating activities, communicating about emerging issues in community or identifying family needs for safety, well-being, recreation, creativity and community participation, you'll be contributing to our commitment to children in Australia, the Pacific and around the world.

You will make a difference by:

• Build rapport with community members despite barriers
• Empower community members to have a voice
• Co-ordinate activities to bring families and communities together
• Provide opportunity for 54 Reasons staff to engage families in non-clinical settings
• Maintain accurate up-to-date records
• Participate in training to build skills and competence in the role

A place to feel valued:

Your deep expertise in working with families in a strengths-based way is invaluable. We recognise your contribution and provide you the support to ensure you can bring your best, knowing here you have the space and opportunity to grow.

Bringing your best every day, means:

• Having up to date drivers licence, WWCC and police clearance
• Being a role model for safety and security and comply with all workplace safety policies
• Maintain a child safe environment in the workplace and safeguard children's rights
• Respond to any concerns for the safety and well-being of a child in a program in accordance with internal reporting processes
• Demonstrate highest standards of behaviour towards children in your private and professional life

A place to belong:

54 Reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Award rate salary (Level 2 - $33.41 per hour) plus access full PBI salary packaging benefits - (use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you)
• Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you're able to perform at your optimum

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.

Position Description: Community Engagement Worker.

For more information about this position, please contact Ruth Moore on 0418 274 636 or [email protected] using the subject line: Community Engagement Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

We understand the need for work-life balance. We've advertised this role as Full-time but if you're looking for something different, please let us know. We offer flexible hours, remote working, and individual flexibility plans to ensure we're providing you a personalised career.
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at [email protected] using the subject line: Community Engagement Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported - no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.