SEWB Capacity Building Program Officer (50D)
Job No:
AHCWA1309
Location:
Highgate
Location: Boorloo (Highgate, Perth WA)
Employment Type: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Employment Category: Permanent
Remuneration: $74,935.73 - $84,927.17 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice
The SEWB Capacity Building Program Officer is responsible for actively promoting the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Capacity Building Program through metropolitan, regional, and remote parts of Western Australia.
This role focuses on engaging with and encouraging WA Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) to participate in training provided through this program, and identify and recruit participants to enroll in the training.
To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here or visit https://www.ahcwa.org.au
About You
Aboriginality is an essential criterion and is provided for under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
We’re looking for someone with the following skills and experience:
- Experience in program/project administration, recruitment, training and development (or a related field).
- Well-developed administrative skills, including strong attention to detail, accuracy and time management skills.
- Highly organised with the ability to effectively plan and coordinate own workload.
- Knowledge of evidence-based and culturally-appropriate approaches to mental health and/or social and emotional wellbeing within Aboriginal communities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and the service delivery issues facing these organisations.
- Understanding of the social determinants affecting Aboriginal peoples' health status.
Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment. Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian passport or birth certificate.
The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of workplace participants, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
About the Benefits
While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $74,935.73 - $84,927.17 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take-home pay.
In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:
- Flexible work arrangements and a family-friendly work environment
- 2 weeks paid Christmas shutdown leave
- Up to 10 days’ Study Leave per year
- 17.5% Annual Leave loading
- Bring Your Dog To Work Day
- Employee Assistance Program
- Up to 2 days’ Volunteer Leave per year
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 7 years' employment
- Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!
For further information about this position please call Connor Browne, People and Culture Officer on (08) 9227 1631.