• (0.5FTE) Fixed Term Contract to June 2022

Would you like to support Aboriginal people and communities to access information to support caring for elders within aged and disability services and to work on Housing and community garden projects?

Catalyst Foundation is looking for a person with strong connections and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Elders and organisations to develop and expand the information and support services Catalyst Foundation provides.

The Aboriginal Project Officer will have the opportunity to complete an educational aboriginal edible community garden project in partnership with Aboriginal Elders, and support the development of culturally appropriate information with Aboriginal organisations and services to meet community needs.

The successful applicant will have knowledge of the health, well being, social and economic determinants for Aboriginal people, an understanding of some chronic disease/ health impacts on Aboriginal people, family dynamics and stolen generation awareness.

Skills Required:

• Demonstrated links within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in South Australia
• Effective communication skills, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations and government agencies
• Knowledge of MyagedCare, NDIS systems and navigation to access services.
• Demonstrated project management and delivery
• Competent computer skills
• An understanding of Community Development principles
• Ability to work independently
• A strong team player

Qualities Required

• Able to take initiative and have a positive attitude
• Friendly and respectful of people of all ages
• Have a commitment to achieve outcomes

This role is based at the Catalyst Foundation, Currie St Adelaide and will involve travel within metro Adelaide.

Aged Care, Disability and a Current National Police Clearance is required and/or the successful applicant be willing to apply for clearances.

This position is a fixed term (0.5FTE) contract to 30 June 2022 but may be extended subject to funding.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Further details on the role please call Carol Lindner on 8168 8776.