Redress Caseworker
- Support applicants to the Redress Scheme and provide assistance throughout the application process.
- Conduct community outreach and raise awareness of the Redress Scheme, including work in remote locations.
- Support Stolen Generations members and descendants with reunification to family, Country and Traditional Culture.
Support & Engagement - Alice Springs
Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands
Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
Base Salary: $82,426 - $91,689 (p.a.)
Total Effective Package: $102,871 - $113,340 (p.a.)*
Full-Time Contract
ABORIGINAL IDENTIFIED POSITION
About the role
The Redress Caseworker will be responsible for providing support to Redress Scheme applicants, conducting community outreach activities, promoting and raising awareness of the Redress Scheme.
The Congress Link Up Service is an integral service within Congress Family Services section within the Child and Family Services Division. The service is a part of a national program that aims to provide comprehensive support to members of the Stolen Generations members and descendants, support throughout reunification to family, country and Traditional Culture.
To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements:
- Is of Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community.
- Minimal Certificate IV qualifications or proven experience in one of more of the following areas - family support, education of health and willingness to undertake further training
- Demonstrated experience engaging with Aboriginal individuals, families and communities
- Demonstrated experience in working with individuals that have experienced complex trauma
- Thorough understanding of The Stolen Generation history and the ongoing impacts of past removals
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.
- Current NT Driver's License or the ability to obtain
Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
Competitive salaries. - Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
- Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
- Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
- Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
- Relocation assistance (where applicable).
- District allowance.
For more information on the position please contact the Link Up Manager, Jodie Satour on 0438 836 660 | jodie.satour@caac.org.au
*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.
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