Job Description
South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation – Goulburn NSW
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South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation is a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, providing Health and Wellbeing and relevant services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Shoalhaven area.
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THE ROLE
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The Justice Support Worker provides cultural mentoring, case support, and community development activities throughout the Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla and Bega Valley regions of Southern NSW including Southern Highlands & Tablelands, to support the aims of the Aboriginal Justice Reintegration Program (Ngudjoong Billa) program.
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This position is located in our Goulburn office. Applications for the position close on Thursday 27th August ****.
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ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
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Aboriginality*.
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Certificate IV level qualifications in Community Services or related area and/or demonstrated experience in these sectors.
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Sound knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, relevant organisations and service providers in the Shoalhaven and far South Coast.
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Clear understanding of the needs of Aboriginal families and young people involved in the NSW criminal justice system.
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Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and awareness of the importance of Aboriginal cultural practices and protocols.
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Demonstrated experience in the delivery of mentoring, intensive casework or case management services.
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Demonstrated computer proficiency, including the use of Microsoft Office applications, client information and data systems.
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Ability to effectively communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds.
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Current Working with Children Check, National Police History Check and Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
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Current Driver's License and the willingness to travel overnight, work flexible hours and across different locations within the local service area (Far South Coast and Southern Tablelands).
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Preferred applicants will also be required to undergo a National Police Check and obtain a current paid employee Working with Children Check (as required by the Act) prior to appointment with South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation.
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* Aboriginal Designated Positions. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement and racial discrimination is a prohibition as outlined under Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act ****. Proof of Aboriginality must be provided at interview.
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Salary will be in accordance with the South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement.
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📌 Justice Support Worker- Justice Reintegration Program-Goulburn/Queanbeyan
🏢 South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal
📍 Goulburn