Job Description

About the role

The Carer Recruitment and Development Worker is responsible for the delivery of high quality carer recruitment, training, assessment and development of carers within a trauma informed practice framework. The position is a member of the NSW Carer Recruitment and Development Team and works collaboratively with the PSP Foster Care programs and the Community Engagement Team

***This is a part time opportunity (4 days per week)***

Key Selection Criteria

• To be successful in this role, you will have:
• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families;
• A tertiary qualification in social work, community services, public relations, marketing or relevant field;
• Demonstrated skills and experience in carer recruitment, assessment, training, development and support; and/or experience in marketing, publicity or public relations;
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, engage with people from diverse backgrounds and work in partnership;
• Demonstrated group work skills and the ability to deliver training packages e.g. Shared Lives

For more information, please contact Patricia Maher at patricia.maher@mackillop.org.au

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.