Job Description

CAYLUS works to
prevent petrol sniffing and reduce the supply, demand and harm associated with
volatile substance use (VSU) and other substances across Central Australia.

The Senior
Community Development Worker is responsible for the leadership, coordination
and delivery of a defined portfolio of community development, youth diversion,
and AOD-related programs across Central Australia. Operating under limited
direction, the role exercises a high degree of autonomy and is accountable for
program outcomes, stakeholder engagement, and the development of effective,
community-led responses.

The position leads
regional responses to volatile substance use and oversees key projects
including remote computer rooms, workforce development, and service
coordination with rehabilitation providers. The role works in partnership with
Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to design, implement and
sustain culturally informed, trauma-informed community development programs.

This position will
be based in Alice Springs, with travel to remote communities as needed.

As part of your
role, you will be working with children, people with a disability and people
who are vulnerable. It is your obligation to always ensure their safety and
report any concerns in line with our duty of care obligations. We have zero
tolerance when it comes to abuse of any kind and will take disciplinary action,
including and up to termination of employment, should we determine that abuse
has taken place or there has been a failure to report any suspected or alleged
abuse.

Responsibilities

• · Lead, coordinate and be accountable for the
  planning, implementation and evaluation of community development and youth
  programs across allocated regions.
• · Work in partnership with Aboriginal
  communities, leaders and ACCOs to co-design and deliver programs.
• · Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance and
  support to Community Development Workers, Warlpiri Mentors and Youth Workers
  where relevant.
• · Lead and coordinate key projects including
  remote computer rooms, training initiatives and service integration.
• · Lead coordination of responses to volatile
  substance use across the region.
• ·Contribution to organisational strategy,
  advocacy and reporting requirements.
• ·Assist with achieving quality management
  objectives across the organisation.
• ·Assist with achieving safeguarding objectives
  across the organisation.
• ·Assist with achieving compliance objectives
  across the organisation.
• ·Other reasonable duties as required.

Major Accountabilities

Accountabilities

Performance indicators

• · Lead,
  coordinate and be accountable for the planning, implementation and evaluation
  of community development and youth programs across allocated regions.
• · Establish program priorities, work plans
  and outcomes aligned with organisational objectives and community needs.
• · Develop and implement operational
  procedures, systems and work practices to support program delivery.
• · Monitor program performance, ensuring
  delivery against funding agreements, timelines and outcomes.
• · Work
  in partnership with Aboriginal communities, leaders and ACCOs to co-design
  and deliver programs.
• · Identify emerging issues and lead
  coordinated community responses, particularly relating to VSU.
• · Represent CAYLUS in external forums and
  maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• ·Negotiate
  partnerships and service linkages to support program outcomes.
• · Provide
  day-to-day supervision, guidance and support to Community Development
  Workers, Warlpiri Mentors and Youth Workers where relevant.
• · Contribute to recruitment, onboarding and
  performance management processes.
• · Support workforce development through
  mentoring, training and capacity building.
• ·Promote
  culturally safe and effective team practices.
• · Lead
  and coordinate key projects including remote computer rooms, training
  initiatives and service integration.
• · Monitor and manage program budgets in
  collaboration with management.
• · Ensure effective allocation and use of
  resources in line with program priorities.
• ·Oversee
  program assets including fleet and infrastructure.
• · Lead
  coordination of responses to volatile substance use across the region.
• · Oversee referral pathways to detox and
  rehabilitation services.
• · Provide guidance on complex client matters
  and support culturally appropriate responses.
• ·Maintain
  relationships with service providers to ensure integrated service delivery.
• · Contribution
  to organisational strategy, advocacy and reporting requirements.
• · Provide advice to management and
  stakeholders on program and community issues.
• · Contribute to policy development and
  advocacy activities.
• · Prepare high-quality reports, briefs and
  program documentation.
• ·Ensure
  accurate and timely reporting against organisational and funding
  requirements.
• · Assist
  with achieving quality management objectives across the organisation.
• ·Commitment to the Tangentyere Council Quality
  Management Objectives.
• ·Commitment
  to the Tangentyere Council Quality Management Objectives.
• ·All work-related actions and behaviours are
  aligned with the organisations mission and values.
• ·Actively participate in and promote a
  continuous improvement culture across the organisation.
• ·Understand and comply with organisation
  policies and procedures.
• ·Maintain organisation and client records in
  accordance with legislative and organisational policy requirements.
• ·Ensure all decisions made in the course of
  your duties are transparent and align with organisational policy and
  procedures.
• ·Assist clients to provide feedback when
  required.
• ·Contribute to QMS area audits as required in a
  timely manner.
• ·Contribute to implementing change when
  identified through the QMS as required.
• ·Provide feedback on the QMS as required
• · Assist
  with achieving safeguarding objectives across the organisation.
• · Report any concerns or suspicions of abuse
  of children, people with a disability or vulnerable peoples in line with duty
  of care and mandatory reporting obligations.
• · Assist
  with achieving compliance objectives across the organisation.
• ·Maintain
  own records and manage Employment Hero compliance for staff, where
  applicable.
• ·Maintain
  current certifications (Driver’s Licence, Working with Children (Ochre Card),
  Police Check, and where relevant, RN Registration, White Card and First Aid
  Certificate etc.) and upload evidence in Employment Hero.
• ·Complete
  probation reviews (6, 12 and 22 weeks) within the approved timeframe.
• · Read and acknowledge all relevant policies
  in Employment Hero.
• · Other
  reasonable duties as required.
• · Additional tasks that may arise from time
  to time are completed within the required timeframe and to a suitable
  standard.

Relationships

Internal

• ·CAYLUS Managers
• ·CAYLUS Staff
• ·Youth, Families & Community Safety
  Division
• ·Family Violence Prevention Division
• ·Community Centre Division
• ·Social Services Division
• ·Tangentyere Employment Services
• ·Office of the Chief Executive

External

• · Community
  members, particularly youth and community leaders
• · Health
  and Rehabilitation Services
• · External
  Youth Services Providers
• · WETT
  AC, ACF, STKIC and other ACCO’s
• ·Government and Non-Government Agencies