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Carer Recruitment and Development Worker - Grafton

MacKillop Family Services

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s cultural or linguistic background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, intersex status, relationship status, religion or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, age, and abilities.

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

  • 2 Positions Available: Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities (dependent upon the right candidates)
  • Based in Grafton, NSW within our Permanency Support Program.

Our offer:

  • Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
  • Ongoing Training and Development
  • Study Leave for ongoing employees
  • Career Development
  • Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

Position Purpose:

The Carer Recruitment and Development Worker and Administrative Officer is responsible for the delivery of high-quality carer recruitment, training, assessment, development and support services within a trauma informed practice framework.

The position is a member of the Foster and Kinship Care Team and the NSW Carer Recruitment and Development Team.

Primary Objectives:

  • Conduct and develop effective processes in the recruitment, assessment and retention of foster carers and kinship carers; and
  • Develop and implement training to support the development of Foster and kinship carers; and
  • Develop and support carers to provide a nurturing, therapeutic environment that promotes the physical and emotional safety of children and young people.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A tertiary qualification in social work, community services, public relations, marketing or relevant field;
  • A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in carer recruitment, assessment, training, development and support; and/or experience in marketing, publicity or public relations
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships, engage with people from diverse backgrounds and work in partnership;
  • Demonstrated group work skills and the ability to deliver training packages e.g. Shared Stories, Shared Lives;
  • Demonstrated carer assessment skills and experience using competency-based assessment tool e.g. Step by Step;
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team of multi-disciplinary professional staff;
  • High level of initiative; ability to plan, organise and prioritise work; develop and maintain work flow systems; and work to tight deadlines under pressure;
  • Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills;
  • Understanding of out-of-home-care policy, standards and quality frameworks;
  • Minimum of three years working in an administration support role
  • A strong commitment to the purpose and values of MacKillop Family Services, the Sanctuary model and the Sanctuary commitments;
  • Competence in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

For a full listing please view Position Description.

You must have a:

  • Proof of vaccination against Covid-19
  • Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
  • Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
  • Valid Working with Children Check;
  • Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check

The Australian Government recently introduced the NDIS Worker Screening Check, an additional, national legislated compliance requirement to determine if a person is cleared to work with people with disability. MacKillop requires all client facing staff obtain the NDIS Worker Screening Check. An employment application will require the submission of evidence that this check has been attained or an application has been submitted. For more information and how to apply please view:

New South Wales: Office of the Children’s Guardian

How to Apply: Click 'Apply Now' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application via the Ethical Jobs website.

Please make sure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the PD as part of your application (attached below).

For more information, please contact: Victoria Mackie at [email protected], using the subject line: Carer Recruitment and Development Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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