We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, elders both past and present.
We also extend our respect to other indigenous Australians who are within our service area.
Social Worker
Job No:
96256
Location:
Cairns, QLD
- Are you a Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the community?
- Join this community-based NFP in this rewarding and challenging role
- Enjoy remuneration circa $77,842 gross per annum plus 9.5% super and 17.5% leave loading
- Eligible employees may also benefit from salary sacrifice options to further increase your take home pay
- Time off in lieu arrangements also available
About the Organisation
The Cairns Community Legal Centre is a non-profit, government-funded community organisation, providing free legal services to a range of disadvantaged clients.
The Centre extends their service to a number of different areas of law including guardianship, domestic violence, peace and good behavior matters, consumer law, debt, motor vehicle property damage, employment, discrimination, family law, child protection, and criminal and traffic matters.
This work is provided for a diverse range of clients including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those experiencing domestic or family violence, financial difficulties and homelessness.
About the Opportunity
The Cairns Community Legal Centre now has an opportunity for a Social Worker to join their Seniors Legal and Support Service team on a full-time basis (38 hours per week).
Working under the guidance of the Centre’s Principal Solicitor, you will aim to increase the safety and well-being of senior clients through direct client support. You will also be responsible for the provision of community legal education, promotional work, networking, service development and related activities in raising awareness.
Specifically duties will include:
- Undertaking initial intake via weekly clinics;
- Attending appointments at outreach locations, home visits and other safe locations;
- Providing short term counselling, risk assessment, intervention, case management, individual advocacy and court support;
- Developing and maintaining community education materials;
- Initiating and providing community education and training to seniors and service providers; and
- Establishing and maintaining the Centre’s link with relevant networks and organisations.
As a member of the Centre’s team you’ll also share workloads with your colleagues, and be actively involved in promotional and other activities aimed at the ongoing development of the Centre services, and which seek to meet its corporate goals.
Enjoy remuneration circa $77,842 gross p.a. plus super and 17.5% leave loading. Eligible employees will also have access to salary sacrificing options to further increase your take-home pay. Time off in lieu arrangements are also available.
To view the position information, please click here.
Applications close at 9am, Monday 19th February 2018
About you
To be considered you will require a Bachelor of Social Work Degree (or Masters of Social Work (qualifying)) or other relevant qualification recognised by the AASW as comparable to an AASW approved social work qualification, combined with relevant experience gained as a Social Worker.
In addition you must hold a Class C driver’s licence, and be able to travel as required.
The successful candidate will also be an adaptable individual, with the ability to respond to emerging demands. A strong team player, you'll demonstrate a positive attitude and enthusiastically accept new challenges as they arise. Well developed interpersonal and communication skills will be key for your success, as will the ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
Importantly, you'll be passionate about the work, and will have a genuine interest in working to help people who are experiencing disadvantage.
To apply, please respond to the questions below and attach a current resume.