Description:
People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.
Relocation Assistance provided
Generous leave entitlements
Based in Alice springs with extensive travels to NPY lands
The Child and Family Wellbeing Service is made up of three programs; Child Nutrition, Intensive Family Support and Child Advocacy.
The Child Nutrition Program aims to improve the health and wellbeing of children aged 0-5 years residing in NPY member communities. This is achieved through individual family support and case management for children who are growth faltering or at risk of growth faltering; child nutrition education and promotion through community based workshops; support to local communities to increase their capacity to develop and implement community based nutrition programs and strategies; and locally developed and produced resources.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are now recruiting for a Child Nutrition Development Officer in the Child and Family Wellbeing Service (CFWS). This position is based in Alice Springs with extensive travel to the NPY lands. You will work collaboratively within the Child Nutrition Program to support families with children aged 0-5 years, especially those experiencing growth faltering.
As a Child Nutrition Development Officer you will work across a wide range of tasks including:
Complex Case Management
Community Education
Capacity building and collaboration across community services
Working with stores around nutrition health initiatives.
ABOUT YOU
This rewarding role could suit a nutrition or health sciences professional wanting to gain invaluable experience, or professionals in other disciplines with transferrable skills looking for a change (e.g. teachers, nurses, health care workers etc.). Experience working with remote Indigenous communities or vulnerable minority groups will be highly regarded.
We are looking for someone who is a team player, resilient and passionate about working alongside Anangu.
This is a unique chance to work for an organisation that takes a grassroots approach to community development. You will live, work and build lasting relationships within a local community and get to experience an amazing landscape and part of the world. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, another culture and grow professionally at the same time.
You will work within a supportive, trauma informed framework and we provide a comprehensive orientation program. You will receive best practice supervision and professional development that includes vicarious trauma, case management and four-wheel drive training. We also provide critical incident de-briefing and a range of counselling services to support you.
In addition to this we offer a generous remuneration package. You will receive an above award salary, salary packaging benefits, 25 days of annual leave, 3 days of additional leave, 15 days of personal leave (to care for you and your family), and a retention bonus.
TO APPLY
To apply, please complete the application form below and submit a comprehensive covering letter and resume.
A full Position Description can be found here:Child Nutrition Development Officer-Alice Springs
For initial enquiries please contact Suzanne Bryce, Nutrition Team Leader, on 0418 850 453
Due to the number of applications we are only able to respond to candidates who have been shortlisted.