Support Worker

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Support Worker to join the Growth & Liveability team!

• Permanent full time 35 hours per week
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary range $1258.62 - $1510.30

ABOUT THE ROLE

To assist in the day to day operations of the Gilgandra Youth and Recreation Services and provide support for families, young people, people at risk and people experiencing homelessness. 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Please click HERE to view the full Position Description.

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:

• Previous experience with Trauma and crisis client service delivery
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Sound experience with computers, including Microsoft Office package and internet
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to political, cultural and other issues
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to display empathy with families
• Experience and/or qualification in Community Services Case Management and/or related discipline with specific relevance to youth and family work
• Empathy and Case Management experience
• Case Management data base administration skills
• Current drivers license
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to WHS
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Working with Children Check.
• National Police Certificate.
• Understanding of the Going Home Staying Home guidelines.

BENEFITS

• Weekly pay cycle
• 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation
• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to take at full pay, half pay, or double pay
• Long Service after 5 years employment with a NSW Council
• Subsidised corporate wardrobe
• Ongoing learning and development
• 15 days sick leave
• Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute and make a difference to our community!

 Applications for this position close at 9.00am, Monday 25 November 2024.

ENQUIRIES

Youth & Recreation Manager, Ms Tracey Stevenson, or the HR Department on 02 6817 8800

HOW TO APPLY

Before you apply for this position, please read the Position Description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess. 

All correspondence will be via the email you have provided in your application.

ABOUT GILGANDRA

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.