Strong Kids Creator (Identified Position)

The Strong Kids Creator position offers a unique opportunity to join the MacKillop Rural Unit.

In this dynamic role, you will play an integral part in shaping programs that nurture and empower children, support parents, and offer crucial services to young people in need. If you are dedicated to making a difference and working in a collaborative, supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

The Strong Kids Creator sits within the MacKillop Rural Unit which provides:

· Family support and supported playgroups

· Parenting and early childhood education

· Counselling and support to young people who are vulnerable and at risk of homelessness

· In-home accommodation and independent living supports to adults with a disability

· Early childhood intervention to children with a disability

This is an ongoing Part-time opportunity (16 hours a week) based in Lightning Ridge or Brewarrina NSW, within our Mobile Children’s Services / MacKillop Rural Program. The position reports to the Program Manager.

 Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• The ability to run supported playgroups
• An appreciation for Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families
• The ability to travel alone each day to various communities in a automatic 4-wheel drive vehicle
• The ability to build positive working relationships

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application

For more information, please contact: Marina Linke at [email protected] or on +612 6881 2680.

 Our Offer:

• Salary packaging – we can help you to maximize your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Employee Assistance Program- free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of Organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s License;

• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);

• Valid Employee Working with Children Check.

• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

This is an exception under NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 Section 14(d) for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.  

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.