Case Worker - Community Programs
Aitkenvale QLD 4814, Australia
Req #11833
Tuesday, 11 February 2025
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Full time position
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Maximum term until 30 June 2025
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Based in Aitkenvale
About Red Cross
Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.
About the role
The Immediate Housing Response for Families (IHRF) program responds to challenges in housing affordability supporting Queensland families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
In this role, you will work across Red Cross Homelessness and Housing Services and other Community Programs that offer case management support to individuals and/or families experiencing vulnerabilities in Townsville. You will provide casework and individualised support to clients to meet identified goals, working collaboratively with other agencies and organisations to source appropriate support for clients, operating from a strength based and capacity building framework.
What you will bring
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Sound casework support and case management experience including holistic assessment of client needs and development of case plans
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Experience in working competently with staff and clients from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds with respect and humility
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Well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills
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Demonstrated effectiveness in contributing to interagency collaboration and ability to lead collaboration, advocate and network with internal and external stakeholders (which can include statutory and law enforcement agencies)
Mandatory requirements for this role
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Valid Queensland – Employee Working with Children Check
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A valid Australian Drivers Licence
Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
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Financial Wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
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Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness, as well as access to guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
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Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options
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Career Development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses
Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 4. Salary from $85,145.84 FTE + superannuation + salary packaging.
For additional enquiries, please contact Sonali Viyyapu on 07 3367 5684 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close: Tuesday 25th February
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the application closing date may be brought forward, therefore you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the application closing date may be brought forward, therefore you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won’t engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.
Job Ref #: 11833
Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
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Other details
- Job family Case Management
- Job function Individual Contributor
- Pay type Salary
- Aitkenvale QLD 4814, Australia