Internal EOI - First Nations Support and Access Officer
Job No:
FLO4535
Location:
Liverpool
Flourish Australia has an exciting career development opportunity for an First Nations Support and Access Officer to join the Liverpool team.
The First Nations Support and Access Officer is:
- Based in Liverpool
- Closed-term full-time until June 2027
- Working Monday to Friday
- Level 4 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
This is an identified role under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. As such, Flourish Australia considers that identifying as Aboriginal to be a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Who Are We Looking For?
The role would suit you if you:
- Are undertaking a relevant qualification (Certificate or Diploma) and are looking for practical experience working in the community with people with a lived experience of mental health;
- Have a strong local connection to or interest in working with First Nations communities;
- Have a willingness to engage in learning and skill development opportunities that work toward providing a high quality, person led recovery-oriented service that best supports people to live in their community.
What Will You Be Doing?
As the First Nations Support and Access Officer, you will work in the community with people who have a lived experience of mental health to develop their recovery journey to meet their hope and dreams. The role supports improved engagement with First Nations communities by providing culturally safe, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented supports that build trust, strengthen relationships and recognise the value of shared lived, cultural and community experience.
This may involve:
- Using your knowledge and understanding of First Nations cultures within the context of supporting people with a lived experience of mental health.
- Supporting people to develop daily living skills such as preparing and cooking meals.
- Accompanying people on outings such as socialisation, recreational activities or attending appointments.
- Collaborating with and making referrals to other culturally appropriate support services so people can achieve their recovery goals.
For more information on the First Nations Support and Access Officer role, please read the position description.
Please note - successful candidates must maintain a Class C driver’s licence and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- 1. Qualifications in human services or mental health and/or a minimum of 3-years equivalent relevant sector
experience working with First Nations communities.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of, and connection with, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures, communities
and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), together with an understanding of cultural
safety, self-determination, social and emotional wellbeing, and the impacts of colonisation, racism and systemic
barriers on access to mental health and disability supports for First Nations people.
3. Demonstrated experience with facilitating multi-disciplinary coordinated planning where multiple providers work
together to wrap-around services.
4. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
and cultures, and to work as part of a multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites to develop collaborative
relationships and networks between agencies
5. Demonstrated ability to build the capacity of staff, through training of groups and coaching of individuals.
6. Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence.
For further information, please contact Jessica Whitbread, Manager. E: Jessica.whitbread@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications)
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page, we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
Please note that we may speak with your current Manager regarding your application. Please also ensure that the People and Culture team have all relevant certificates and training attendance recorded on your P&C file as this may be referenced as part of the selection process.
