Family Advisor (PSS)

The Family Advisor assists practitioners in delivering quality services to clients by providing information, intake, screening, referrals and case coordination. They will also need to liaise with a wide range of external stakeholders.

This is a Part time position (0.8 FTE), based in Wagga Wagga, NSW.

To be successful in this role, you are required to possess:

1. Qualification in social welfare, community services or a related discipline and/or relevant experience.
2. Excellent observational, telephonic communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to engage and interact sensitively with a diverse range of people
3. Demonstrated negotiation and advocacy skills to act on behalf of vulnerable clients and demonstrated ability to rapidly identify client needs assess risk and prioritise accordingly.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of services available to children and their families as well as demonstrated networking and relationship building skills.

For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description found via www.racr.relationships.org.au/about-us/employment

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits

The salary on offer is in the range of $72,361.12 - $77,854.40 per annum plus superannuation for full time. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), RACR employees also receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities, thus significantly increasing the value of your take-home pay.

According to the RACR Enterprise Agreement, the successful candidate will have access to generous leave provisions, annual leave loading, special paid leave during annual holiday shutdown period and flexible working arrangements.

Details

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How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume with names of two work related referees and a cover letter specifically addressing each of the selection criteria (no more than half a page response under each criterion). Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications should be submitted only via our website at www.racr.relationships.org.au/about-us/employment

Position description with selection criteria is available at www.racr.relationships.org.au/about-us/employment

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 27 June 2021

Relationships Australia Canberra & Region

Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. We aim to support all people in Australia to achieve positive and respectful relationships. We are a community-based, not-for-profit Australian organisation with no religious affiliations. Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of religious belief, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances.

Relationships Australia offer services in various locations around Australia that includes counselling, family dispute resolution (mediation) and a range of family and community support and education programs, primarily funded by Federal, State and Territory Governments. Relationships Australia Canberra & Region (RACR) is one of the eight state and territory organisations that comprise the Relationships Australia Federation.

RACR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on any grounds. We have voluntarily opted to be subject to the obligations of a public authority under Part 5A of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2008 (ACT). This means that all staff must comply with human rights, as far as possible to do so, in all our decisions and conduct.