CAREERS AT EDON PLACE

EDON Place Domestic & Family Violence Centre Inc. is committed to providing high quality holistic responses to people affected by domestic and family violence. We lead an integrated best practice response that aims to facilitate and coordinate appropriate and consistent responses to women, children and men who have experienced or are in danger of experiencing domestic and family violence. A career with EDON Place means you will be working with a not-for-profit organisation that is dedicated to developing and retaining professional staff who can help us to achieve our vision for a community in which domestic and family violence is unacceptable.

We offer the following:
 
Competitive Salary
Generous annual leave entitlements
Sick leave
Parental leave
Long Service Leave
Salary sacrifice arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Professional internal supervision
 
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​OUR CLIENT
EDON Place Domestic and Family Violence Centre is a not-for-profit organisation based in Bundaberg. The Centre is the lead provider, access point and offers a holistic approach to domestic and family violence in Bundaberg and the North Burnett region.  The Service aims to assist women and children to maintain a life free of violence whilst addressing emotional and practical needs and issues arising from the violence.
EDON Place recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
THE POSITION
The purpose of the First Nations – Community Engagement Coordinator role is to promote the services of the EDON Place DFV Centre to the broader community of Bundaberg & North Burnett. 
Ensuring that information is provided to stakeholders including, women, men, their families, the local community, government, and non-government organisations. Increasing community awareness of DFV issues amongst the community, organise and deliver DFV awareness presentations, training activities and community events to engage identified target populations. 
This position is also to be the point of contact for advice and support at the centre around CALD and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders by providing support for women and children from a variety of CALD backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children. 


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assist with the development and implementation of a Community Awareness Strategy. 
  • Design and coordinate events for target groups to increase the profile of EDON Place and deliver key messages. 
  • Build relationships with external service providers and report on opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Represent EDON Place to various agencies and professional networks, and the local community. 
  • Act as a media representative for EDON Place as required. 
  • Assist in the planning, development, and delivery of community based DFV literacy education sessions, particularly in schools. 
  • Work with EDON Place staff to ensure that DFV messages and activities relating to DFV are consistent and evidence based. 
  • Assist in the organisation and delivery of relevant community events and activities.
  • Be the primary contact point at EDON Place with community development and engagement ensuring a culturally safe space and accessibility for CALD and Aboriginal Torres Strait Women and children to access services at the centre. 
  • Provide high quality comprehensive support to all CALD clients at EDON Place including Court Support, case management, support crisis intervention and handling all Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders referrals. Have a good understanding of DFV, its complexities and consequences, particularly as they affect Aboriginal women & children and sensitivity to their needs. 
  • Attend and facilitate regular team meetings and other forums as required. 
  • Ensure a diverse and cultural workplace with education and support around CALD and Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander culture. 
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
  • This position is Aboriginal identified. To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the role be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. 
  • Demonstrated understanding of the welfare sector with proven skills in building partnerships and fostering effective collaboration within the community.
  • Excellent written, and oral communication skills and the ability to deliver effective presentations, education sessions and represent the organisation professionally.
  • Demonstrated capacity to negotiate quality outcomes for women and children affected by domestic and family violence.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the effects of domestic and family violence and trauma on victims particularly those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
  • Knowledge, skill, and awareness of the protection of children under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
KEY REQUIREMENTS
  • Must hold a current driver’s licence along with a valid Working with Children Card and undergo a Criminal Records Check prior to employment. Subsequently, staff must report any criminal convictions or Criminal Court Proceedings. 
  • A minimum diploma qualification in Community/Human Services or Social Sciences or a related discipline or working toward one. 
  • This position requires a background in community services and understanding of cultural needs of CALD and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders. 
  • Advanced computer skills


REWARDS AND REMUNERATION:
Full Time, Fixed Term / 76 hours fortnight.
Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) 2010 / Community Services Worker – Level 6.


HOW TO APPLY:
APPLICATION CLOSE THURSDAY 16th SEPTEMBER
All applications are held in the strictest confidence.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to apply, please send your CV with a covering letter through the apply button.
DARREN SIMPSON
EastCoast HR Group
P: 07 5443 6022 [link removed]
E: darren@eastcoasthr.com.au [link removed]
www.eastcoasthr.com.au