Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 13th May 2021
This position supports the delivery of Waltja's youth support and family mental health support programs on remote central Australian communities. This position will promote the personal, social and educational development of children and young people, assist Aboriginal families to support children and youth at risk, and assist children/youth and their families to engage positively with appropriate services.
Waltja Tjutangku Palyapayi Aboriginal Corporation (Waltja) provides advocacy, services and resources to remote Aboriginal communities across central Australia. Waltja is governed by senior Aboriginal women from the communities we work with. Our Directors guide and support our workers, teaching cultural protocols and assisting with community engagement.
The community development worker – Youth and Families will be based in Alice Springs with regular travel to the designated communities (out of Alice Springs 2 to 5 days in a week, 3 weeks in every 4). The successful applicant will work in a team of 5 and will be inducted and mentored by more experienced staff.
A position description is attached.