- Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 3 Pay Point 1 $76,376.56 pa
- Full time, Fixed term (12 months)
- Join a passionate and dedicated team as a Community Engagement support officer based in Abbotsford and play a key role in creating a culturally safe space for Aboriginal women to connect, engage in empowering programs, and build supportive relationships.
About the Role
Djirra delivers a comprehensive program of Early Intervention and Prevention (EIP) workshops which are developed, facilitated, and evaluated by Aboriginal women for Aboriginal girls and women. The EIP workshops are delivered at a variety of sites across Melbourne, in regional Victoria and within the Koori Women’s Place (KWP) at Djirra’s Head Office in Abbotsford.
As an integral member of the Community Engagement (CE) team, The Community Engagement Support Officer will assist all Early Intervention and Prevention programs including the Koori Women’s Place program delivery and community events.
- This is a fulltime position.
- Workshops occasionally delivered during evening hours.
- Travel sometimes required outside of normal business hours
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable applicant is found.
A Position Description for this role can be viewed on the Djirra website ‘Join our Team’ page. Please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at hrinfo@djirra.org.au for a confidential discussion if you would like further information.
To apply, please click the ‘apply’ button and submit your resume, cover letter and completed screening questions which will be sent via email once you have submitted your application. Please note screening questions are a requirement of your application. During the application process you may see an option to upload a video. Please note this is not a requirement of the application process.
Requirements
Essential
- A Victorian Employees Working With Children’s Check card or willing to obtain one
- Willing to obtain a Police Check at Djirra’s expense
- A current driver’s licence is essential. Some out-of-hours travel, regular regional travel and/or overnights may be required.
Benefits
- Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
- Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
- Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
- Collaborative and inclusive team
- Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
- Access to company vehicles for any work related travel
- Cultural awareness training both formal and informal settings is provided
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff
