Healing and Wellbeing Worker

Job Posting Organization:
54 Reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organization, proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity. With a workforce of approximately 600 employees, 54 Reasons operates across every state and territory in Australia, providing quality services to children and their caregivers, including in remote areas and capital cities. The organization focuses on creating an environment that protects and ensures safety for Aboriginal women and children affected by domestic and family violence, working closely with community leaders to instill cultural pride and traditional family values.

Job Overview:
The Healing and Wellbeing Worker position is a full-time, permanent role that involves travel across Mornington Island, Doomadgee, and Normanton. The primary function of this role is to work with men who use violence in their relationships through both individual and group programs, adhering to the Domestic and Family Violence Services' practice principles, standards, and guidance. The worker will also provide court-based information for men at the Mornington Island, Doomadgee, and Normanton courts on days when domestic and family violence matters are heard. The core focus of this service is the prioritization of victims and survivors, ensuring their safety and that of their children. The role requires a strong commitment to promoting healing and wellbeing within individuals and the community, utilizing culturally appropriate tools and effective referral pathways to engage participants and support their families.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Healing and Wellbeing Worker will be responsible for creating and using culturally appropriate tools to engage participants in the program, ensuring that the whole family is engaged and supported throughout the process. The worker will promote healing and wellbeing within individuals and the community, and will be tasked with creating effective referral pathways to other services. Additionally, the worker will be expected to demonstrate the ability to promote healing and wellbeing, understand the dynamics of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men within their communities, and maintain strong interpersonal skills. The role also requires the worker to have a current valid driver’s license and to obtain a Working with Children Check / Blue Card.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Healing and Wellbeing Worker position must demonstrate a strong desire to make a positive impact on the local community, particularly through their knowledge and understanding of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. They should possess strong connections within the community and an awareness of ongoing issues faced by these families. The role requires strong computer literacy and the ability to adapt to various community services available to provide comprehensive support to participants and their families.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, candidates may benefit from formalized qualifications in social work, psychology, or a related field that supports the understanding of domestic violence and community engagement. The organization encourages candidates looking to develop their skills through further education to apply.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have demonstrated experience in promoting healing and wellbeing within individuals, particularly within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Experience working with families affected by domestic violence is highly desirable, as is familiarity with community services and support systems available to these families.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential. Knowledge of Aboriginal languages or dialects may be considered an asset, as it could enhance communication and engagement with participants.

Additional Notes:
This position is a full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary of $44.58 per hour, along with full salary packaging benefits. Employees are entitled to extra leave options to ensure optimal performance and well-being. The organization offers internal employment, progression, and development opportunities, as well as support for workplace wellness, including access to a confidential Employee Wellbeing Program. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check, and must adhere to the Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.