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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander – Community Engagement Officer
Feros Care is proud to work in partnership with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to deliver Local Area Coordination Services in Northern Adelaide, Barossa, Mackay, Townsville, and ACT. About the role:The Community Engagement Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander role will support community in helping identify, implement plans, and create more visible pathways to ensure that Aboriginal participants and non-participants of the NDIS can access support outside of the Scheme by working collaboratively with local communities and mainstream services to raise awareness and become more inclusive of the needs of people with disabilityIf you’re looking for a meaningful career where no two days are the same, we want to hear from you! 3 month contract with the possibility of extensionWhat you’ll be doing:Develop, coordinate, and implement community capacity building project plans and project management schedulesTo coordinate and participate in a range engagement activity including workshops, information sessions, presentations, expos, festivals and conferences through community engagement activities and stakeholder liaison.Identify opportunities for community capacity building projects which focus on supporting local mainstream and community services to support people living with disability. Assist in implementing a range of specifically tailored initiatives, which promote diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness together with the engagement and participation of people living disability who are from First Nations, Assist people deemed not eligible for the Scheme, their families and carers with information, linkages and supports to connect to mainstream and community supports or alternative funding opportunities within their community. Collaborate with key regional stakeholders to establish Feros Care’s participation in reference groups or steering committees, which influence access and inclusion for people with disability within the community.Improvement Ensure all information relating to services is entered and maintained into Feros Care LILAC Business system and the NDIS IT system in accordance with the quality standards framework, organisational policies, legislative and NDIS requirements.Complete service reports and contribute to a culture of continuous quality improvement in all services provided; Contribute to reporting requirements within Feros Care and to NDIA business systems Attributes and Qualities: To be highly effective in this role you will need to identify the following qualities: Proven experience working within Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander communities developing programs or events to support communities needsCreative, passionate, and motivated and commitment to make a real difference to the lives of others Rapidly builds and maintains strong collaborative, partnering relationships Actively searches innovation and loves change and pioneering new ideas Entrepreneurial in spirit, identifying potential business opportunities and partnerships Relishes the opportunity to promote and advocate for equality Ability to work flexible hours, dependent on work requirements Open minded, non-judgmental, and respectful of participant/customer choices Essential Criteria for position:Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait IslanderSignificant proven experience working in community development roles An understanding of community capacity building models Exceptional interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills Highly developed analytical skills Excellent verbal, communication, and presentation skills High level computer literacy Ability to work flexible hours, dependent on work requirements Experience in new program development, implementation and roll out Experience and knowledge of the disability sector and NDIS legislation and Strategic Directions Current clean unrestricted drivers licence Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one. What we can do for you: Extensive training, development, and career opportunitiesSalary Packaging (up to $15,899 per annum), plus Entertainment and Meal packaging (up to $2500 per annum)Discounted gym access to applicable gymsAccess to Nutrition, Financial Coaching, and Legal and Wellbeing Counselling via our Employee Assistance ProgramComprehensive new starter program over four weeks delivered either virtually or in sunny Coolangatta, all expenses paid.Flexible working arrangementsPaid Parental leaveComprehensive new starter program over four weeks delivered either virtually or in sunny Coolangatta, all expenses paid About our culture As a not-for-profit, you can rest assured knowing that we’re always giving right back to those who need it most. We actively seek to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Cultural and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds, and people with disability. We’re also highly invested in the safety of our team members everything from through COVID safe practices to SOS messaging to support our mobile workforce. If you would like to discuss accessibility requirements, preferred communication methods or other possibilities please contact talent@feroscare.com.au. If the above sounds like you, we can’t wait to hear from you! A full copy of the Position Description including Selection Criteria can be found on our website; please be sure to really show us who you are and what you can do by addressing the Selection Criteria in your cover letter. To apply online, please click on the link to start your application process. Feros Care acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of this land on which we work. 80000AUDAustralia - ACTACT