Community Engagement Worker

Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Term: Ongoing – 37.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 

Department  : Social Support 

To provide and facilitate support for our clients to access relevant services to address homelessness, substance misuse, violence and social dysfunction.

To promote individual and community wellbeing, reduce substance abuse through the provision of referral and access to culturally appropriate alcohol and other drug prevention, education, treatment, rehabilitation and aftercare services for the ATSI people of the Goldfields region, including Ninga Mia and Boulder camp.

Aboriginality is essential under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act of 1984

• Aboriginality under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act of 1984;
• Qualification in Community Services and or related field;
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong and productive partnerships with the Aboriginal Community, Bega employees and liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
• Demonstrated skills in implementing and managing community events/programs;
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to relate well to team members and a broad range of client needs;
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy;
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met;
• Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities; and
• Current Working With Children Check & Police Certificate (valid within 3 months)
• WA “C” Class drivers’ licence;
• Ability to travel and stay overnight/s

Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

How to Apply : Bega Garnbirringu | Current Jobs

Please submit your resume, a cover letter addressing the selection criteria as well as National Criminal History Check Certificate (Police Clearance – valid within the last 3 months).