ABOUT US:

Bourke & District Children’s Services (BDCS) is a not-for-profit children's service situated on the banks of the Darling River in Western NSW at Bourke. We run a Childcare Centre, Preschool, Mobile Play Group and Toy Library.

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BDCS works collaboratively with other agencies, organisations, schools, and health care providers to support families, develop links to culture, build capacity of the child and community, nurture a lifelong love of learning and improve outcomes for the children of Bourke and District.

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This is your opportunity to make a difference in a vibrant and diverse community, rich in Indigenous Culture.

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

As an Aboriginal Liaison Officer, you will be responsible for identifying and addressing barriers that affect local Aboriginal families and will support them to access early childhood services.

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ABOUT YOU:

To be successful you will need:​

• The ability to identify and address the barriers affecting local Aboriginal families to access early childhood services.

• Familiarity and experience working with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and build relationships across the organisation to facilitate the provision of services.

• To develop sustainable support strategies and projects in collaboration with other departments and agencies that are in line with local and cultural needs.

• To actively collaborate and network with relevant community members to increase the attendance in children’s services.

• High quality interpersonal, consultation and communication skills.

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

• A current NSW Working with Children Check or be eligible to obtain. 

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check or be willing to obtain. 

• To be an Australian Resident or equivalent or holder of a visa allowing permanent employment in Australia.​​

• Hold a current class C, P1 or P2 drivers’ licence or be eligible to obtain. 

 

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

The following criteria are considered highly desirable:

• Experience in working with families and community.

• Previous experience in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support role.

• Experience in generating concise and accurate activity reports.

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BENEFITS:​

• Supportive team with experienced leaders.

• Employee Wellbeing Program.

• Professional development opportunities.

 

TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume, along with contact details for 2 current referees to, Bourke & District Children’s Services or, 

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Alternatively, contact Erin Shepley for a confidential discussion.

Email: hr@bdcs.org.au | Phone: 02 6872 3140