Job Type: Permanent position | Part time position

Job Description

West Arnhem Regional Council is looking for a Bereavement Support Assistant to help families and community members after someone has passed away. This role provides caring, respectful and culturally appropriate support to people who are grieving. You will help families understand what support is available and connect them with funeral and bereavement services.

Key Responsibilities
Support families, friends and loved ones after a death
Respect and follow local customs and traditions around death and burial
Share explicit information about funeral and bereavement support services
Help people connect with community organisations and service providers
Build respectful relationships with families and community members
Work safely and follow Council work health and safety procedures
Complete other reasonable tasks as directed by the Council Services Manager

Essential
Speak a language commonly used in the community
Positive understanding of local culture and practices




Ability to work respectfully with the public
Ability to explain support services to families and loved ones
Ability to speak English clearly enough to be understood
Basic reading and writing skills for work records
Willingness to work indoors and outdoors
Current

Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
National Police Check
Eligible under the Remote Jobs and Economic Development (RJED) Program
Willingness to travel to remote communities by 4WD or light aircraft, including overnight stays if required

Desirable
Experience in community support, aged care, disability or similar work
Current C Class Driver’s Licence
First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain

Applicants must be eligible and currently participating in the RAES program. This position does not come with housing and is suited for someone already living in Maningrida.
NO ACCOMMODATION PROVIDED*
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