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This position provides administrative assistance to the Manager Social Support Unit, Program Coordinators and other Social Support Unit employees in an effective and efficient manner which fully supports the delivery of high quality, culturally appropriate activities and services.

ESSENTIAL:

• At least two (2) years administrative experience in a primary health environment;
• High level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to relate well to staff and to liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, other office procedures and terminology;
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health;
• 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;
• Intermediate-Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software;
• Possess a current Police clearance (within 3 months).
• Current Working With Children Check

DESIRABLE:

• Current WA “C” Class drivers’ licence;
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Key Responsibilities

• Support clients in a safe, respectful, and culturally appropriate way

• Monitor client wellbeing and safety during their stay

• Work as part of a small, supportive team

• Maintain basic records and reports

• Assist with cleaning and general duties within the facility

• Work rostered shifts, 

Essential Criteria

• Aboriginality (Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA))

• Ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people from diverse communities

• Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal people and communities

• Ability to work as part of a team and under pressure

• Basic computer skills

• Commitment to Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing

• Current WA “C” Class driver’s licence (or ability to obtain)

• National Police Clearance and Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain)

• Willingness to work flexible hours and night shifts

How to Apply

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).

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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

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL:

• Certificate II or higher in Environmental Health or a willingness to obtain qualification;
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong and productive partnerships with the Aboriginal Communities and liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
• Demonstrated skills in implementing and managing Environmental Health presentations and or activities;
• 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;
• Ability to travel regularly and stay overnight/s;
• Work effectively as a member of a team in an environment of competing priorities; and
• Proficient computer usage skills;
• Current Working With Children Check;
• Current Police Certificate (valid within 3 months);
• WA “C” Class drivers’ licence;

DESIRABLE:

• Two years’ experience in Environmental Health;

To Apply- 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).

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ESSENTIAL:

• Aboriginality is essential under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act of 1984;
• Have the ability to cultivate professional working relationships with participants and their families;
• Have demonstrated skills to communicate culturally and appropriately with community members;
• Ability to relate well to staff and to liaise effectively with key stakeholders;
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and a high level of accuracy;
• Sound problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities to ensure deadlines are met;
• Work effectively as a member of a team;
• Ability to travel on outreach throughout the Goldfields region as required;
• Be able to satisfactorily gain NDIS Screening
• Current Working with Children Check (vulnerable people) and National Police Clearance (within 3 months);
• Current WA “C” Class drivers’ licence;

DESIRABLE:

• Understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS);
• Basic Computer Skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

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