Salary: $46.70 - $46.70

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Lismore

Job Category: Community Services & Development

Social Futures is a leading community service organisation and registered community housing provider with 50 years’ experience creating positive social change. We work with communities, organisations and government to build inclusive communities where everyone is valued and supported.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal Program Worker in our Family Connect and Support team based in Lismore, which is part of our Children, Youth, Families and Employment Stream. The Children, Youth, Families and Employment Stream provides accessible, inclusive and culturally safe supports to children, young people and their families to support their health, social and emotional wellbeing, and resilience.

We are seeking Aboriginal Program Worker to join our Family Connect and Support team on a Part Time basis, working from Lismore.

Job Description

Why join us?

Meaningful work that makes a difference Supportive and team-oriented team culture Professional development and career growth opportunities Competitive salary, salary packaging and wellness benefits

What You'll Be Doing

Case coordination you will be supporting our customers to access services Provide knowledge on working respectfully and reciprocally alongside Aboriginal Communities grounded in cultural authority, strong relationships and community-led priorities. Provide high-quality person-centred supports and brief interventions to customers, their families and carers that are strengths based and culturally responsive Representing Family Connect and Support in universal settings across the Northern Rivers to engage isolated families. Participate in supervision activities including case reviews and case audits

What We're Looking For





Strong communication and the ability to work collaboratively with service providers and key stakeholders Has a high-level understanding of risk and the complexities associated with this and who can manage accordingly The ability to work alongside families to build their confidence and empower them to make positive changes in their lives Someone who can learn quickly and adjust practice to support the needs of families and the community whilst working within the parameters of the program’s guidelines.

Social Futures considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977 (NSW)

Social Futures is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. We actively encourage applications from key communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQSB+ people, and those with lived experience and expertise. We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage candidates to request reasonable adjustments if needed.

Please read about the role in the Position Description, click here (If you are viewing this advert on SEEK, the position description will be available for review after you click "Apply")

How To Apply

Please upload an up-to-date resume with your working experience, along with a cover letter showcasing how you align with the role requirements, Social Futures values and why the role is of interest to you.

For more information about Social Futures please visit our website https://socialfutures.org.au/work-with-us/

For further information about the role, or to request adjustments to the recruitment process please contact Bec Liska (phone hidden)

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