Vacancy ID# 2290268224
Winun Ngari Employment Services are seeking a Field Officer to supervise "Work for the Dole" Activity. Assist and support Clients to increase their long-term employment goals. Must be organised, meet deadlines, committed to working safely and encouraged and motivate "Work for the Dole" participants. Start: ASAP.
Eligibility: obtain or hold a current Working with Children's Check, National Police Clearance, Drivers Licence and must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test.
To Apply: submit a cover letter outlining your skills and experience, along with current resume. Job description available upon request.
CLOSING DATE: TBA
Any queries regarding this position, please contact
Mellissa Kitching, (08) 9191 2569 or by email mellissa.kitching@winunngari.org.au
To apply please contact Winun Ngari Employment Service: I Phone: 91912569
I Email: mellissa.kitching@winunngari.org.au
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: (Senior) Field Officer
AWARD: Labour Market Assistance Industry Award 2010
JOB TYPE: (Full-time) Part-time; Permanent
JOB LEVEL: Training & Placement Officer Grade 1
REPORTS TO: Project Officer
PURPOSE
To engage Clients in meaningful CDP activities to build capacity and skills for future employment opportunities, recording attendance and investigating non-attendance collaboratively with dedicated Clients Officer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in conducting CDP activities in assigned communities, including Work for the Dole projects acting as a role model;
Supervise, guide and mentor Clientss engaged in CDP activities including Work for the Dole projects;
Support and motivate Clientss to attend identified CDP activities including Work for the Dole projects, training and appointments;
Engage with the local community to deliver Clients services that are culturally, socially, and environmentally appropriate;
Deliver feedback to Area Manager on CDP activities including Work for the Dole projects;
Identify training opportunities to address Clients competency gaps and employment needs;
Ensure WHS policies and guidelines are being met and raise WHS incident reports;
DUTIES
Process daily time sheets and ensure daily Clients attendance is accurately accounted for in CDP activities in assigned communities, including Work for the Dole projects;
Assist in conducting non-attendance investigation in collaboration with Clients Officer and
Area Manager;
Investigate and perform follow up actions to determine reason(s) for non-attendance;
Ensure Clientss are issued with protective equipment (where required), uniforms, and equipment which is fit for purpose;
Ensure service tools and equipment are locked and secured daily.
Proactively raise WHS issues, collate incident reports and ensure WHS matters are considered at regular meetings.
SKILLS
Executing and supervising projects
Managing teams
EXPERIENCE
+1 year work on community
KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the CDP contract, contractual requirements, policies and programme guidelines in relation to CDP activities;
Understands and respects the cultural, social and economic factors that affect Aboriginal communities;
Project Management intermediate.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic literacy and numeracy skills (CERT II level)
ATTRIBUTES
Works with transparency, honesty, openness and respect towards Clients and colleagues; Displays professionalism when working for Winun Ngari with Clientss and external stakeholders; Shows a positive attitude & language towards Clientss, colleagues and external stakeholders
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
PPR KP/ 2 WfD Attendance (and valid non-attendance)
Timesheets for respective Activities timely submitted
PPR KP/ 4 High-quality activities
Evidence which demonstrates the quality of activities activity descriptions, reports, media articles, receipts, photographs
CLEARANCES:
Working With Children Check National Police Check
Driver's Licence
Pre-employment Drug & Alcohol Test