Tangentyere Council is a community controlled Public Benevolent Institution delivering human services and social enterprise activities for the benefit of Aboriginal people from the Town Camps and Central Australia. First incorporated in 1979, the organisation was a finalist in the 2016 Reconciliation Australia, Indigenous Governance Awards and is one of the 15-20 biggest Aboriginal Corporations in Australia. The Council offers 6 Weeks Annual Leave
Safe House Carer – Out of Home Care
Level: 2.1
Salary: 53,618 per annum/pro rata
Hours/Employment Status: Casual
The Tangentyere Safe Houses are responsible for the provision of short term accommodation for up to six Aboriginal children up to the age of 12 years old who are in the care of the Chief Executive of Territory Families. The aim of the program is to ensure young people are supported through a physically, emotionally and culturally appropriate family environment.
Safe House Carers work on a roster system within a residential care setting, and are required to attend to all aspects of the House whilst on duty, with a primary focus on the care and supervision of all children residing in the Houses.
This position requires a satisfactory Police Check and Ochre Card. Applications must address the Selection Criteria and include a Curriculum Vitae with nominated referees. A suitable applicant may be appointed prior to closing date.
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Closing Date: March 13, 2020