Community Liaison & Transport Driver

Summary:

The Community Liaison is responsible for building and maintaining relationships between community members and organizations and the community services and development industry. They act as a bridge between the two, informing individuals about available services and programs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with community members and organizations
• Conduct activities to promote services and programs
• Liaise with internal industry representatives and collaborate with other community development professionals
• Client transport to and from the Primary Health Clinic

Selection Criteria:

• Certificate III or above in Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care – CommunityCare or equivalent preferred, or preparedness to undertake relevant VET Training.
• Previous work experience in Healthy Lifestyle or similar Health or Community engagement/development programs in the health or community sector.
• A sound knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organizations in the service area.
• Demonstrated ability to take direction, determine priorities and manage workloads to meet agreed timelines and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their leaders, respecting traditional culture, values, and ways of doing business.
• The ability to work with other health professionals and organisations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize community development processes and to network and work collaboratively with wide range of community members, families, carers and organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate engagement/ promotion programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander target groups in the target area.
• Demonstrated competence in use of Business technology and desktop applications (e.g., internet, word, spreadsheet and database packages).
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• A local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, with established connections to the region.

Other Requirements

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) – essential.
• Satisfactory police check – no serious Criminal/Court record.
• Current Blue Card (working with children and young people) or willingness to apply for a Blue Card.
• Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination x 3

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