Healing and Wellbeing Worker

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

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 to prioritize the safety of victims and survivors and their children, while promoting healing and wellbeing within the community.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Healing and Wellbeing Worker will be responsible for creating and utilizing culturally appropriate tools to engage participants in the program, ensuring that the entire 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 need to demonstrate the ability to understand the unique challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and their place within the community, while maintaining strong interpersonal skills to foster trust and collaboration.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a demonstrated ability to promote healing and wellbeing within individuals, along with a strong understanding of the cultural context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as well as a current valid driver’s license. The ability to obtain a Working with Children Check or Blue Card is also required. Proficiency in computer literacy is necessary to manage documentation and communication effectively.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not explicitly stated, candidates are encouraged to develop their skills through formalized qualifications related to social work, community services, or a similar field. A background in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is highly valued and may be beneficial for applicants.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have relevant experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, particularly in contexts related to domestic and family violence. Experience in community engagement and support services will be advantageous, as the role involves direct interaction with individuals and families affected by violence.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for communication. Knowledge of Aboriginal languages or dialects may be considered an asset, enhancing the ability to connect with community members.

Additional Notes:
This position is a full-time role with a permanent contract. The organization offers an award rate salary (Level 4.1 - $44.58 an hour) along with full salary packaging benefits. Additional perks include generous financial assistance for relocation, an annual remote location allowance, five weeks of annual leave, and contributions towards domestic flights for employees after 12 months of continuous service. The organization is committed to workplace wellness, providing access to a confidential Employee Wellbeing Program and professional supervision training for non-casual employees. 54 Reasons strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply, reflecting its commitment to diversity and inclusion.