(for 12-24 months depending on level of study)
Barnardos South Coast Children’s Family Centre at Warrawong is currently seeking to employ a part-time (21 hours per week.) Supported Playgroup Worker – Aboriginal Trainee for a 12-24 month traineeship.
The position will work in partnership with families and aims to enhance children’s development through play and develop parenting skills. Playgroups support access to services and build on informal support networks, strengthening family functioning and enhancing connections within the Aboriginal community.
This is an Aboriginal identified position. To perform this role it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.
The ideal candidate will have genuine interest in child and family welfare, and willingness to undertake and complete a course of study relevant to the position.
A current drivers’ licence is highly regarded.
The successful applicant must have a favourable Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Check.
*School leavers through to mature aged applicants are encouraged to apply.
All applications must include a current CV with two referees and a letter addressing Essential Criteria as outlined in the Position Description.
Job Description can be obtained by contacting:
Katrina Lee, Barnardos South Coast Centre Phone: 42758575 or southcoast@barnardos.org.au
Closing date: 5pm Monday 27th January, 2020.
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