Strong Kids Creator Identified Position

The Strong Kids Creator position offers a unique opportunity to join the MacKillop Rural Unit.

In this dynamic role you will play an integral part in shaping programs that nurture and empower children support parents and offer crucial services to young people in need. If you are dedicated to making a difference and working in a collaborative supportive environment we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

The Strong Kids Creator sits within the MacKillop Rural Unit which provides:

Family support and supported playgroups

Parenting and early childhood education

Counselling and support to young people who are vulnerable and at risk of homelessness

Inhome accommodation and independent living supports to adults with a disability

Early childhood intervention to children with a disability

This is an ongoing Parttime opportunity 16 hours a week) based in Lightning Ridge or Brewarrina NSW within our Mobile Childrens Services / MacKillop Rural Program. The position reports to theProgram Manager.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• The ability to run supported playgroups
• An appreciation for Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children young people and their families
• The ability to travel alone each day to various communities in a automatic 4wheel drive vehicle
• The ability to build positive working relationships

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application

For more information please contact: Marina Linke at or on.

Our Offer:

• Salary packagingwe can help you to maximize yoursalary packaging up to $18550 per year which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Fitness Passport a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Employee Assistance Programfree access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social financial physical mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
• Sanctuary Organisation MacKillops work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model an evidencesupported whole of Organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma and to heal.

You must have a:

Valid and current Drivers License;

Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);

Valid Employee Working with Children Check.

Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people.Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every persons ability cultural or linguistic backgrounds ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity gender expression intersex status relationship status religious or spiritual beliefs socioeconomic status and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe culturally competent and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children young people families and communities.

This is an exception under NSW AntiDiscrimination Act 1977 Section 14(d) for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.