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1 About the Service Wungening Moort Consortium comprises four Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), and is a first of its kind In-home Support Service. The service will provide intensive in-home practical support to Aboriginal families throughout the metropolitan area to address safety issues, strengthen family functioning and parenting skills and create possibilities for significant change within high-risk families in contact with the child protection system. About the Consortium Consortium members include: Wungening Aboriginal Corporation (Wungening) Lead Agency Coolabaroo Community Services (Coolabaroo) Ebenezer Home Aboriginal Corporation (Ebenezer) Moorditj Koort (Moorditj) The Consortium has over 93 years of combined experience in working with the Perth based metropolitan Aboriginal community, between them specialising in the following areas.

2 Alcohol and Other Drug counselling and supports Emergency and crisis short to medium term accommodation (including a women s refuge and youth service) Transitional housing support and case management Youth and adult justice services Holistic, healing and support services for Aboriginal children and families Child protection and family and domestic violence expertise and service responses Aboriginal health and wellness centre and specialist referral service WE ARE SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply GROUP CONVENOR - ABORIGINAL SUPPORT WUNGENING MOORT Full-Time Annual Salary $96, Plus superannuation and salary packaging benefits Hours will be to 5pm 5 days per week hours APPLICANTS are requested to provide a cover letter.

3 Addressing the selection criteria as well as a copy your resume including current referees. All APPLICANTS must complete an application form. For a complete Information pack please visit our website All applications must be submitted through Closing date for all applications is 23 February 2018. If you would like to discuss an application please contact 08 9221 1411 and ask for Catherine Wilson, or email We reserve the right to close application prior to this date. JOB DESCRIPTION Date: January 2018 WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION Version: 1 Page 1 of 3 Review Date: January 2020 Position Title: Group Convenor - Aboriginal Support Effective Date: January 2018 Team: Wungening Moort Reports to: manager Wungening Moort Hours: Full time ( hrs p/week) Line Management to: N/A Award Classification: Location: Perth Metro Our Vision, Purpose and Values; Why Wungening Aboriginal Corporation exists Our Vision A healthy, safe, strong and sustainable Aboriginal community.

4 Our Purpose WUNGENING (Healing) NALUNGH (Our) KUNGYAH (Spirit) Our Purpose is to provide culturally secure and holistic programs and strategies that inform, educate and address the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and other substances on individuals, families and communities and strengthen the mind and body and heal the spirit. Our Values Professional Confidential Non-Judgemental Responsive Trustworthy Innovative Compassionate Culturally Sensitive Integrity Honest Open Transparent This position Reporting to the manager Wungening Moort, this position will play a critical role within Wungening Moort, an Aboriginal In-home Support Service. This service will be delivered through a Consortium of four Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, comprising Ebenezer Home, Moorditj Koort, Coolabaroo Community Services, and led by the Wungening Aboriginal Corporation (referred to here-after as Wungening).

5 As the Strength in Culture group convenor you will be connected to, and recognised within, the Aboriginal community. You will be able to draw upon your personal connections as an Aboriginal person as well as your ability and experience to utilise a range of complementary therapeutic approaches in order to empower families; to work with them through their journey and to heal and build resilience through a sense of identity and community support and connection. This is a unique and critical position within the Wungening Moort Aboriginal In-home Support Service (AISS). Key Responsibilities Administration and Reporting: Adherence with Wungening s policy and operational requirements including participation in the Agencies continuous improvement process.

6 Maintain accurate client records and collect complete and accurate data as required for reporting and evaluation purposes. Contribute to organisational planning for development and improvement, including compilation of reports and submissions for funding bodies as required and requested. Maintain a high level of skill in required computer packages and databases relevant to the position. JOB DESCRIPTION Date: January 2018 WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION Version: 1 Page 2 of 3 Review Date: January 2020 Therapeutic: Work with manager Wungening Moort to develop, using evidence base available, a Strength in Culture group, in order to build individual and family resilience and improve connection with community and self-identity.

7 Facilitate and lead therapeutic Strength in Culture group and associated supports as part of the AISS team. Actively support clients to engage with and fully participate in group based therapeutic programs and achieve positive outcomes, inclusive of increased community connection and personal resilience. Work with Wungening Moort staff to develop and facilitate Strength in Culture group and provide case notes and/or other documentation as required. Contribute to the ongoing development, monitoring and evaluation of the Strength in Culture group. Stakeholder Management: To contribute to the promotion and integration of Strength in Culture group processes within Wungening Moort and with external agencies as required.

8 To work effectively with all AISS agencies, and other early intervention and family support programs and universal services across the Sector to provide integrated service responses. Attend forums, meetings, working groups, etc. related to the role as required. Liaise with staff and clients to maintain high standards of information management. Develop and maintain respectful, supportive, collaborative and responsive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Occupational Safety and Health - Safety and quality systems: Staff have a 'duty of care' responsibility for safety and health at the workplace. Under Section 20 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984, your 'duty of care' means that you must: work safely to ensure your own safety and health; make sure your actions do not cause injury or harm to others; follow instructions on safety and health and abide by Police and procedure and ask for assistance if you do not understand the information; report any hazards, injuries or ill health to your line supervisor; and Cooperate when you are required to do something for safety and health at the workplace.

9 Staff are required to participate in Wungening quality improvement process and comply all policy and procedure. Other: Other duties as requested by the manager Wungening Moort. Demonstrate a commitment to your own continued Professional Development. Efficient use and maintenance of Agency materials and equipment. Respond to, action and record any complaints and report any problems and suggestions for improvement. Uphold appropriate dress standards in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Policy. JOB DESCRIPTION Date: January 2018 WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION Version: 1 Page 3 of 3 Review Date: January 2020 Selection Criteria Essential: 1. Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position as defined under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

10 2. A relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, adult learning at degree or diploma level and/or significant relevant experience within the Sector. 3. Demonstrated experience and skill in the development and provision of training to client groups within child protection and human services context. 4. Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively and effectively within and across teams, programs and other services to enhance client outcomes. 5. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to manage conflict. Desirable: 1. Demonstrated ability to work independently, use initiative and model resilience. 2. High level organisational and time management skills. Required Clearances: Working with Children Card prior to commencement Drivers Licence Police Clearance Certification: As occupant of this position I have noted the responsibilities and other requirements detailed in the document.