Aboriginal Support Worker

• Wellbeing day quarterly, is one paid day off ever three months for part time & full-time employees.
•  Attractive tax-free salary packaging benefit
• Part-time role

Do you want a job that will give you the opportunity to make a real difference in the day to day lives of Aboriginal children and families who are in exposed to the criminal justice system? 

At SHINE for Kids, we work together to build a better future for and with children and young people. We work with  children, young people, and their families to strengthen their connection to community and family through education,  support and mentoring to help them thrive. 

Our programs operate in secure, open custody, and transitional correctional facilities nationally.  

About the role:

Belonging To Family, Aboriginal Support Worker  (Aboriginal and Female Identified Position) 

This program is about strengthening connections between a parent in prison and their family and community to help  re-establish themselves after release. It is specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents with 6 to 12  months to serve on their sentence. 

For mums and dads in custody, the program helps them to become better parents and understand their role and  responsibilities. They also get to reconnect with their children while in prison. Post-release support is also provided  to families by linking them with other available services such as medical, psychological, and financial support. 

• Based in Kempsey NSW 2440
• Part-time role
• Fixed term 12 months
• Hourly rate is based on qualifications and experience.

As our Aboriginal support worker, you will deliver Belonging to Family program in custody and in community.

You will make great connections with the local community and service providers. Establish firm ties and strong support to  key local Aboriginal agencies including Traditional Owner Groups and Elders. Build community and share the great  achievements of the Belonging to Family Program and good news stories. Our people actively promote the values  and objectives of SHINE for Kids at all times.  

What we offer 

• Meaningful jobs that make a difference in our local community
• Company uniforms, mobile phones, and IT equipment are provided to relevant positions.
• Competitive salaries
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellbeing day quarterly, this is one paid day off ever three months for part time & full-time employees.
•  Attractive tax-free salary packaging benefit
• Supportive Employee Assistance program
• Flexible family friendly employer
• For further information only, please contact – hrmanager@shineforkids.org.au