Job Description

• Permanent Full-Time Position - $92,279 per annum ($46.70 per hour) plus Superannuation
• Generous salary sacrificing options up to $15,900 and meals/entertainment up to $2,650
• The role has the opportunity to provide a range of education and community awareness development activities to support community members.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

CatholicCare Central Queensland is a large, vibrant, and highly regarded not-for-profit organisation delivering a broad range of quality social services across the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton. Guided by our Christian ethos and the principles of Catholic Social Justice, we are committed to creating stronger, more connected communities through compassionate, person-centred support. We proudly foster an inclusive workplace and welcome employees and clients of all faiths, backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.

The Family Relationship Educator is Responsible for providing a range of education and community awareness development activities to support community members increase their skills and knowledge.

Key tasks of this role include:

• Implementing strategic community awareness and education sessions to expand access to CatholicCare Central Queensland’s services;

• Participate in business development and networking to ensure the ongoing financial viability of the program.

• Develop, plan and implement community education classes and provide presentations on the topics of (including but not limited to) parenting, separation, relationships, child safety, domestic and family violence, and children in focus;

• Represent CatholicCare Central Queensland at networking events, meetings and outreach events;

• Conduct appropriate intake, assessment and outcome measurements;

• Ensure they provide services in accordance with the Family Law Act, Child Protection Act, Family Services Operational Framework and the organisational Quality Management System policies and procedures; and

• Participate in business development and networking to ensure the ongoing financial viability of the program

Qualifications and Experience

Relevant degree in education/ social sciences and/or experience; and

• Current C class Driver’s license (QLD).

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated experience in delivering education to individuals and groups, with sound knowledge of issues affecting children and families, including parenting, domestic and family violence, child safety, separation, relationships and child focused practice;

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to develop, plan, implement and facilitate psycho-educational programs and community education activities, including flexibility to deliver programs outside standard business hours when required;

• High level of capability to conduct intake, assessment and outcome measurement and to accurately complete data entry, reporting and documentation in line with funding requirements, service guidelines and organisational procedures;

• High level of ability to provide information, support and referral services while maintaining confidentiality, duty of care and professional boundaries, including identifying and responding appropriately to domestic and family violence, child abuse, suicide ideation and self-harm risks;

• Sound level of ability to engage with community stakeholders, participate in networking and outreach activities and represent CatholicCare professionally to promote programs and increase client access and participation;

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders, including active participation in team meetings, supervision and line management processes;

• Demonstrated capacity to engage respectfully and effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds, with awareness of cultural protocols and inclusive, client centred approaches;

• Sound understanding of legislative, funding and organisational compliance requirements, with the ability to meet service obligations within the Family Law Act, Child Protection Act, Family Services Operational Framework and Quality Management System; and

• Demonstrated commitment to professional conduct, ethical practice and ongoing professional development to maintain and enhance skills, knowledge and service quality.

Other Requirements

The ability for regular travel within the area of service delivery and occasionally outside the area of service delivery.

Please note that CatholicCare Central Queensland does not offer visa sponsorship

Applicants must have full and unrestricted working rights in Australia at the time of application.

All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.

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Early applications are encouraged as applications may be assessed as they are received, and shortlisting and interviews may occur throughout the advertising period.

What to Do Next

To apply for this position, please submit the following documents:

• Your current resume
• A cover letter clearly addressing the key aspects and requirements of the role

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