Organisational Values

• Professional Integrity
  We treat all our people with dignity and respect
• Quality
  We always strive to do our best and improve the way we do things.
• Responsibility
  We commit to the actions we take to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
• Client Focus
  We work toward improving the health and wellbeing of our clients and community.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the day-to-day running & provision of high-quality service delivery
• To promote a positive culture of professional supervision within the Centre and across all programs including Community Justice, Yinya Mulana, Youth Justice, Koori Kids Engagement Worker, LMARG Youth Projects
• Liaise with the Youth & Residential Services Manager in regards to staff and program delivery
• Assist with recruitment and orientation as required
• To supervise staff effectively and efficiently, through the provision of clear work plans, and staff meetings
• To ensure programs are delivered within budget by working collaboratively with staff and the Youth, Justice & Residential Services Manager
• Develop and implement new programs as required
• Build and maintain partnerships within Njernda and external stakeholders
• Encourage and support children, young people and families to participate in programs and community events, sport & recreation, cultural events and health promotion
• Participate in regular supervision and professional development, including further education and training where required
• Collect required program data and complete relevant program reporting
• Manage new referrals
• Ensure intake, assessment, and care plans are developed and reviewed
• Develop annual workplan of events and programs inline with Njernda’s strategic plan
• Support the development and review of policies and procedures
• Other duties as directed

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Undertaking professional development and further training opportunities as requested.
• CIMS (Client Incident Management System – DHHS)
• Mandatory Reporting
• Child Safe Standards
• Reportable Conduct Scheme
• First Aide

 

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• An understanding of Aboriginal culture and a commitment to the values of the Njernda Aboriginal Corporation
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of aboriginal culture, social and economic issues, and local family networks.
• An understanding of how to create a safe space to engage children, young people and families
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of family violence and trauma
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multifunctional, energetic and dynamic environment
• Ability to provide written reports and statistical data reporting
• Knowledge of local aboriginal and mainstream services
• Possess a strong commitment to staff development and training
• Demonstrated capacity to provide strong leadership
• Ability to advocate, mediate and undertake dispute resolution
• An understanding of Youth Justice and the Child Protection system

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualifications or experience in Youth work or Community Services
• Experience in Leading and developing a team
• Experience in program development
• Experience working with young people

 

Police check/Working with Children check/Drivers check:

All Njernda Corporation staff must pass a police and criminal records check, Working With Children Check & Drivers Licence check prior to starting employment – which may be reviewed during the period of employment.

 

REFEREES

Please provide three referees – a referee check will be undertaken as part of the appointment process.

 

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Police check & Working with Children check.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and occupational health and safety principles and practices are required.
• You will need to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury you know about which could be affected by the described work duties. Under section 82 (7) of the Accident Compensation Act, failure to disclose such a pre-existing illness or injury will mean that, if employed, you will not be paid compensation for that condition.

 

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST ADDRESS THE KEY SELECTION CRITERIA AND INCLUDE A RECENT RESUME

Written applications should include a covering letter.  Please include the names and telephone contacts of at least three referees and forward to:

To: Corporate Services Manager
Njernda Aboriginal Corporation
307 High St, Echuca Vic 3564
(PO Box 201, Echuca Vic 3564)

Email: jobs@njernda.com.au

Please check the closing date to ensure your application is received within the specified time. Applications may be posted, emailed, hand delivered or faxed (provided that a hard copy is posted on the same day).

All applications close: 10th Dec 2021