About us…

KWY is a leading South Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and Not for Profit delivering services and providing knowledge to families and communities. KWY has developed a highly specialised and customised suite of programs focusing on domestic and family violence, child protection and social and emotional well-being.   

KWY’s priority is promoting the safety and welfare of families. We aim to improve the safety of Aboriginal people by providing specialist knowledge and culturally safe services to break the cycle of domestic violence and stem the flow of Aboriginal children into the child protection systems across Australia.

Come join our dynamic organisation at an exciting time of growth. You will have the opportunity to be part of a unique organisation that offers competitive remuneration with a friendly and inclusive work culture. 

About the job… 

YERTA is a collaboration between the Department of Education (DE) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) to implement an intensive family service in the western suburbs to improve school attendance for Aboriginal children and young people and improve long term educational outcomes.  The YERTA Practitioner work with schools and families to assist children and young people with significant absenteeism reengage in education. Practitioners provide intensive and therapeutic support, advocacy, and information. Engagement takes place in a variety of settings including the school, home, and community.

About you…

The successful applicant will possess skills, experience, and knowledge in working with Aboriginal people to address Child Protection and Domestic and Family Violence concerns. The Practitioners will operate within a therapeutic, trauma-informed framework. The applicant would have demonstrated knowledge of case management and working with Aboriginal families.  

About the pay…

• Positions are classified under Level 4 SCHADS award.
• The position is full time
• In addition, as a registered Not for Profit/Charity, we offer excellent salary packaging options through CBB which can significantly increase your take-home pay. 

About the benefits…

• Competitive remuneration 
• Salary packaging tax benefits, meal entertainment benefit, novated leasing and more.
• Fantastic workplace culture and team-building activities
• Strong values-based organisation
• Excellent professional development options
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Growing organisation with great career opportunities
• Work in a caring & collaborative team environment with people who are passionate about delivering a good service that supports the community
• 6 weeks annual leave – conditions apply

Other requirements…

• You must hold a current South Australian Drivers License 
• Successful candidates will be required to clear and maintain probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check (Police Clearance), Working with Vulnerable People Check and Working with Children Check (applicants need to hold a current WWCC to apply). 

About applying… 

For the position descriptions, please email [email protected], with the position description you are applying for listed as the title.  Your cover letter must address the criteria outlined in the position description. 

Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit an application. 

OR

Apply by emailing [email protected] with you CV and cover letter. 

Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Only successful applicants will be contacted

Closing Date: Sunday 18th September, 2022