• Preston
• Full time
• Opportunity to support Aboriginal victims of violent crime

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As a Koori Engagement Worker you will be responsible for:

• Providing casework to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients including intake, assessment, care plan development, advocacy, education and referral of clients to relevant services for support needs
• Working with relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander agencies in the region to improve referral pathways
• Supporting and advising VAP staff to ensure the program is culturally competent and meets the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Undertaking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific activities

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• Case Management and casework experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
• Appropriate professional experience, skills or training or a tertiary qualification in Social Work or other related discipline
• Knowledge and experience in community development/engagement

This is an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position - only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to work in this role.

You will need to meet the key selection criteria above in your application, in order to be considered for this position.

What we offer

This role provides an opportunity to work together with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and main stream organisations to participate in community engagement activities and provide support to clients who have been affected by violent crime in the Northern Metropolitan region.

As the program covers a large region, workers may be co-located at other Community Organisations across the region.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

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A position description is attached.

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.

This is an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position - only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to work in this role.

For further enquires please contact Jane Kupsch on 0417 099 361.