*This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position*
The Night Patrol Officer assists in the delivery of the Community Patrol Services which provides domestic and family violence support in communities. To assist people at risk of either causing or becoming victims of harm, to break the cycle of violence and crime in Kalano communities, Binjari and Katherine CBD. Patrol also supports the safety of children and young people by offering transport home.
To be responsible in the provision of a culturally appropriate service to community members
The role is focussed on 4 major objectives:
- Safety to the Individual and Public
- Possible Prevention
- Possible Intervention
- Solutions based support
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide consistent and regular night patrols in the communities
- Assist in maintaining work, health and safety standards for all staff and clients
- To assist in the collection of data and have input to program improvement
- Assist in undertaking promotional activities which raise community awareness of the role and benefits of the Patrol services
- Ensure children are at home or in another safe location with a parent or carer at night. Remind parents to provide a safe quiet place for children to sleep
- Defuse violent situations and protect vulnerable people where safe to do so
- Ensure facilities, grounds, equipment and vehicles are maintained in good condition initiating maintenance and repair schedules for all Kalano assets under your supervision
- Conduct effective liaison with internal users, major service providers and referring agencies in order to achieve the required level of service delivery
- Attend regular staff meetings
Salary and Conditions:
Employment Type: Casual
Salary Range: $33.36725 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) (plus applicable allowances)
Location: Kalano’s Transport Services Office – Katherine, NT.
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 3:00pm – 11:30pm
Experience & Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, staff and stakeholders
- Basic written and IT skills to be able to competently complete tasks
- Sound knowledge of the Katherine local area and ability to navigate the streets safely and effectively
Mandatory before commencement:
- Current NT Driver’s License
- National Police Check
- Working With Children’s Clearance (Ochre Card)
*This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position*
All applications are to include an up-to-date Resume and a Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the role and apply via our Kalano’s Careers page before the closing date to be accepted.
Position Descriptions can be obtained from Human Resources.
Phone 08 89722588 | Email hr@kalano.org.au
“Applications ongoing” – when positions become available.
