• Identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• Accepting EOI’s from non-identified applicants
• Providing support to mob and staff across a number of programs
• Work with an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation fighting for systemic change

ABOUT DEADLY CONNECTIONS

Deadly Connections is an Aboriginal Community Controlled, not for profit organisation. Its purpose is to build stronger and safer families and communities by driving individual, social and systemic change through a multi layered approach of providing prevention, intervention and diversionary solutions, systemic/individual advocacy and raising community awareness through education.

Deadly Connections is a culturally informed, trauma aware, community and peer designed organisation that places culture and healing at the centre of all we do. Through the provision of intensive, individualised, culturally safe, holistic approaches Deadly Connections promotes healing centred, sustainable positive change for people, families, and communities. The foundations of Deadly Connections are healing, transformative justice, radical responsibility, empowerment, community connection, and culture.

About the Role

These roles would suit those with lived experience wanting to further develop their professional skills, University or TAFE students wanting to develop their practical skills, mums returning to the workforce or other people just wanting to give back and work with mob.

KEY CANDIDATE CONSIDERATIONS

• Ability to contribute to service improvements and adapt to change
• Professional presentation, confidence and positive behaviour at all times
• Ability to advocate, negotiate and problem solve
• Understanding of the community's cultural diversity and ability to practice with cultural competence and safety
• Ability to partake in reflective practice and to be self-directed
• Work as a member of a team with shared vision and values
• Not required however desirable, the successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working with First Nations communities and individuals.

We strongly encourage mob to apply for this role as this is an identified role however, we are accepting EOI’s for non-identified applicants. What is important is that you are passionate and committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people, families, and communities - particularly those who are systems involved.

Please note that Deadly Connections is an EEO employer. We are committed to providing opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, criminal history, or ability. We strongly encourage individuals with an experience in the criminal justice system or child protection system to join our team.

Please direct all enquiries to [email protected] using the subject line: Support Role - Gosford enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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