• Full time 
• Max term until 30 June 2024
• Based in Port Adelaide

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

The Aboriginal Families Thrive – Support Officer is a First Nations identified role responsible for working closely with the Aboriginal Families Thrive Coordinator and Aboriginal people involved in the Tiraapendi Wodli (TW) program.  

TW is an Aboriginal community-led initiative which works alongside the community in the Port Adelaide and western area to strengthen the health, safety and lives of Aboriginal families. The position works closely with Aboriginal men, women and their families; and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, Courts, community corrections and justice services to deliver coordinated and culturally connected support to Aboriginal families including men and women returning to community from prison.

The TW Hub provides a culturally safe space for community members to connect, learn from each other, access information and skills and improve the cultural strengths and quality of their lives. The position supports people in both one-to-one and group settings and will support community members to attend external agency meetings as requested.

The position contributes to the delivery and development of the Tiraapendi Wodli 20 Steps: Post-release support program and other activities designed to cater to the various needs and interests of the community.

What you will bring

• Well-developed understanding and skills in using strengths-based approaches to working with Aboriginal men, families and communities
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural diversity and ability to articulate and advocate that awareness and understanding to other stakeholders
• Sound understanding of issues that impact on the health, wellbeing and safety of Aboriginal people and their families including people in contact with prison and justice services 
• Demonstrated ability to support people to identify and work towards personal goals to improve the quality of their lives
• Ability to effectively deliver key messages and programs in community settings 
• Sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate key messages in diverse community and stakeholder environments (including network meetings, community forums)

Working with Children Check and Driver Licence are required for this role.

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.

Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses

Further information 

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 3. Salary from $71,155.76 FTE + superannuation + access to salary packaging.

To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below.

For additional enquiries, please contact Simon Talanskas on 0420 450 295 for a confidential discussion.

Position description: Support Officer (Aboriginals Thrive Families Program - Identified) (HRC0086766) .pdf.

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.

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Job Ref #: 522874.