Team-Leader-Link Up

You must be of Aboriginal descent to be considered for this position as per section 50D of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984.

ABOUT US:

Yorgum was established in 1991 by a group of Aboriginal women, some of whom worked in women’s refuges, who were concerned about the lack of appropriate counselling support for Aboriginal people experiencing spiritual, emotional and psychological pain. They founded a service with a ‘healing’ approach rather than an ongoing, crisis-driven ‘patch-up’ approach.

Yorgum offers all Aboriginal people and their families autonomous, community-based healing services that are culturally secure, trauma-informed and work within an Aboriginal Family Worldview.

THE ROLE:

This position is responsible for client and activity operation of the Link-Up program to ensure quality standards are maintained and services are being achieved.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

To be considered for the role, you will be able to demonstrate the following experience and abilities:

1. Demonstrated experience in leading a team and maintaining a culturally appropriate work environment for staff and clients.

2. Demonstrated knowledge of the Stolen Generations.

3. Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

4. Demonstrated ability to manage time and organisational resources.

5. Demonstrated interpersonal skills.

6. Demonstrated experience in working with minimal supervision and within a team.

7. Be able to travel as required and work outside of normal contractual hours on occasion.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

• Competitive Salary

• Generous salary packaging scheme

• Employee Assistance Program

• Cultural Supervision

• Flexible and friendly team environment

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO SUPPLY:

• A Valid Driver’s License

• National Police Certificate, not less than six (6) months old

Unsolicited referrals from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

Yorgum is committed to the protection of children and young people.

If you require this information in an alternative format, please contact us.

Only Short Listed Applicants will be contacted.