Johnathan Thurston Academy

Taking employment back to basics. We simply introduce jobseeker to jobs! It's that simple.

The Johnathan Thurston Academy, with Lendlease as our major employment partner, has a unique collaborative employment zone. The goal and focus is to connect job seekers to all of our employment partners throughout the nation. We aim to ensure that all opportunities for potential connections are both exhausted and managed in the one zone. We have created a unique and sophisticated platform that streamlines all employment opportunities between job seekers and employers.

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Our client: Palm Island Community Company

PICC is a not-for-profit organisation committed to the welfare and prosperity of the Palm Island Community through the provision of a range of social services and enterprises. PICC has been in operation since 2007 and is the second largest employer on Palm Island.

The purpose of this position is to work collaboratively with at risk families to assist them in identifying their needs using Family Led Decision Making (FLDM) framework to ensure their children are safe. The FPW will provide support to families through culturally appropriate practices that effectively engage with traditional owners, elders and families across all communities. The FPW position is also expected to build and maintain professional relationships with staff of the Department of Child Safety, Young People and Women.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Mandatory

1. The applicant must be the holder of a current Blue Card Issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (a current Blue Card must be maintained throughout period of employment) or ability to acquire a Blue Card within the probationary period

2. The applicant must pass a Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check LCS Form – 2 (Suitability screening check)

3. The applicant must hold a current “C” Class Drivers Licence

4. The applicant should have experience in working with children and families

Desirable

1. Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Palm Island residents

2. High level communication skills; written, verbal and interpersonal when liaising with clients and Departmental representatives

3. Provided confidential, factual reports or file notes on interactions with children, young people and families

4. Willingness to undertake training and professional development activities

5. Knowledge of or the ability to acquire knowledge of the relevant government statutes governing statutory child protection work (i.e. Child Protection Act 1999) and the ability to keep current of the legislative, practice and procedural changes within the system

How to Apply

Applications close COB 5pm, Friday 10th July 2020. To apply for this position, (or for a copy of the position description); please email your application to recruitment@picc.com.au.

Please note this position is re-advertised, applicants who recently applied are not required to re-apply. For further information please contact HR on 4421 4300.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Main Account on , quoting Ref No. 906992.

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