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Keen for a change of direction? Know someone whos interested in joining our health service? Read on below to find out more about this career opportunity and share it around so that we can make DDHS even more deadly!Key InformationPosition Type: Full time, fixed term until 30 June 2026Location: Binyolkga Centre, DarwinSalary Range: $70,993 to $76,403 pro rata per annum (HPCS 2.1 to 2.4)Application Closing Date: 15 April 2025About the Role: Family Support Worker (3 vacancies)Guided by the Team Leader, the Family Support Worker will collaborate with the Family Practitioners to form trusted working relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. Drawing on cultural and community knowledge, the Family Support Worker will assist in developing family support plans to inform interventions and services that foster nurturing environments and build family capacity. The focus will be on keeping children safe and families together through a child-centered, strength-based, trauma-informed, and culturally affirming approach.This position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT).What You Need to SucceedKnowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of current issues faced by families in relation to FDV.Demonstrated experience in similar field relating to children and families with an understanding of impacts of trauma, attachment, and child development.Knowledge of the social determinants of health (environment, economic and social inequalities) that have a profound impact on the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Demonstrated ability to use culturally sensitive ways to ensure improved client access to DDHS and/or other health services.Proven teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to constructively negotiate outcomes with a diverse range of people and service providers.High level of personal resilience and flexibility with the ability to deal with challenging situations.Demonstrated computer skills, especially in the use of client information systems or similar.Want to talk this job through some more? Give Katryna Kennedy Project Lead Family Domestic Violence a call on 0429 302 596 or email: katryna.kennedy@ddhs.org.au.Additional Benefits6-weeks annual leave per annum (pro-rata)5 days paid leave during our end of year shutdown period (on top of annual leave).Salary packaging of up to $15,990 per annum.Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.To work with DDHS you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with childrens card, a current CPR certificate and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.Employment with us is subject to:Willing to undergo a Police Check.Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.Full rights to work in Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr