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About the role

Uniting WA and Kinship Connections WA are proudly working together to provide the Family Carer Support Service. We have an exciting opportunity available on a full-time permanent basis.

Our program supports Relative/Kinship Carers to build their capacity, access training and link into community supports, to better support the children in their care. We work alongside families, focusing on strengths and building capacity.

This is a case management position and involves working with Family Carers to assist them to develop their parenting skills and address any other issues that may be impacting on their capacity to care for the children placed in their care.

This position is based at Kinship Connections in Kewdale.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

About you

We are looking for someone that has experience working with children, young people and families who have been engaged with the child protection and out of home care system and are experiencing multiple vulnerabilities. You will have experience and understanding of Aboriginal culture and the impacts of the Stolen Generation.

You will also need to have a strong working knowledge of strengths-based practice, child development, attachment, trauma theory and how these relate to children, young people and their families who are engaged with the child protection and/or out of home care system.

A position description outlining further details and requirements of the position is available here.

Working with Uniting

At Uniting, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We act with impact. We work to address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, and we stand for a just society where individuals and communities are valued and connected

Our team listen without judgement and walk alongside the people we support, amplifying the voices of those in our community who need to be heard.

As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, ability, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage applications from First Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

We value social and cultural diversity, and we’re committed to a safe workplace.

We’re bold and respectful, compassionate and imaginative. And we’ll support you to belong and thrive.

We’re a not-for-profit community services organisation of the Uniting Church Western Australia and part of the UnitingCare Australia network.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

How to apply

Please apply through SEEK, providing a covering letter addressing the competencies required for the position, together with current resume. 

Enquiries can be directed to Tara Seaward, Practice Lead Strengthening Families on 0428 726 825.

About the role

We have 2 exciting part time positions available!

The Payroll and People Services Officer will work collaboratively with the Payroll Manager and the People Services team in the management of employee records and the processing of fortnightly payrolls.

You will be the initial point of contact for payroll queries and work with our Payroll Manager to analyse, prepare and process information such as leave, superannuation, salary packaging and workers compensation.

You will also work with our People Services Team to manage employee records, new employee documentation and compliance requirements.

You can read more about this role via our position description.

About you

Are you the person people go to when they have a question about Excel?

Do you have at least 3 years experience in a payroll environment?

Are you organised with an eye for detail?

Do you love systems and have an excellent understanding of HRIS/Payroll systems and excellent computer literacy?

Are you a team player who likes to collaborate with others and share your knowledge?

If so we’d love to hear from you. Tell us in your cover letter why you want to work at Uniting and what you can bring to the team!

Working with Uniting

At Uniting, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We act with impact. We work to address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, and we stand for a just society where individuals and communities are valued and connected.

As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

We’re a not-for-profit community services organisation of the Uniting Church Western Australia and part of the UnitingCare Australia network.

Our values

We’re bold and respectful, compassionate and imaginative. And we’ll support you to belong and thrive.

We value social and cultural diversity, and we’re committed to a safe workplace.  We strongly encourage applications from First Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

How to apply

Please apply via SEEK with a resume and cover letter.  Please note that shortlisting will commence immediately.

You can contact Ann our Payroll Manager if you have any questions about the position at ann.kelsey@unitingwa.org.au

About the role

Are you passionate about helping others achieve their goals?

Do you have a knowledge of Aboriginal culture and a willingness to share it?

Are you happy to travel to Rockingham and surrounds for work?

If that’s you, then we have an excellent opportunity for you. to assist one of our participants to live his best life.

We support a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant who would appreciate a support worker with knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and traditions.  He wants to work with someone who can walk alongside him while he further explores his culture.

He loves music (especially R&B), shopping and also enjoys watching movies at home and in and the cinema.

If this sounds like you, then we we’d like to hear from you.

The role is initially casual with the opportunity for permanency.

Please note: Uniting WA recognises Aboriginality as a genuine occupational qualification for this role under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

We strongly encourage male and Aboriginal candidates to apply for this position.

About you

This is what we will need from you;

• A qualification in disability and/or relevant experience in the area
• A current First Aid Certificate
• Manual Handling and Medication administration Certificates (preferred)
• A valid C class Australian driver’s licence and your own reliable vehicle
• An NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module

Extra annual leave, salary packaging and on-the-job-learning are just some of the reasons to apply for a Support Worker role with Uniting WA. You’ll also be joining a supportive team who value your individual skills and life experience and want to see you thrive.

Working with Uniting

At Uniting, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We act with impact. We work to address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, and we stand for a just society where individuals and communities are valued and connected

As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

We’re a not-for-profit community services organisation of the Uniting Church Western Australia and part of the UnitingCare Australia network.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

How to apply

Please send us a copy of your current resume and a cover letter to Peopleservices@unitingwa.org.au

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact John Fulker on 0466 929 864.

A position description outlining further details will be available here.

About the role

The Data and Reporting Analyst works with all system owners across the Organisation to aid in the transformation of data into information that can be utilised as part of all decision-making processes.

You will develop and implement appropriate data collection systems and strategies to optimise statistical efficiencies and data quality as well as interpreting and analysing and interpreting data using proven statistical techniques whilst maintaining data governance processes.

In this role, you will also incorporate data analysis into designated ongoing reports for Leaders and others as required and analyse data to create reports identifying process improvement opportunities.

About you

You are analytical, detail orientated and love solving problems. You are an excellent communicator and have experience in report writing and presenting findings.

You have advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI and knowledge of data mining tools and methods such as SAS and OLAP and server reporting services such as SPSS, Minitab and Tableau and have worked with reporting packages such as Business Objects and databases such as SQL.

You can read more about the position and qualifications we are looking for in the position description here.

Working with Uniting

At Uniting, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We act with impact. We work to address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, and we stand for a just society where individuals and communities are valued and connected

As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, ability, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage applications from First Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

We value social and cultural diversity, and we’re committed to a safe workplace.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

How to apply

Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately so please apply through the SEEK website, providing a covering letter together with current resume.

Enquiries can be directed to Ross Bentong, Principal Practice Lead – Organisation Solutions on 0448 560 005

About the role

The Client Systems Administrator ensures that all client focused systems at Uniting are maintained and administered to provide fit for purpose software solutions that all employees understand and effectively utilise.

You will manage version upgrades to software ensuring planned outcomes are delivered on time and configure changes to align with the Organisations processes as well as providing a Help Desk service to internal clients.

In this role you will also provide support to the Process Improvement and Training Lead to provide and develop high quality and appropriate training content and resources.

About you

You are a dynamic individual who can support stakeholders throughout the entire project lifestyle. You must be willing to challenge the status quo and translate stakeholder requirements into project deliverables.

Your communication and relationship management skills are second to none. You show initiative and are process improvement driven, identifying and implementing improvements to enhance systems and make them more efficient.

You can read more about the position and qualifications we are looking for in the position description here.

Working with Uniting

At Uniting, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We act with impact. We work to address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, and we stand for a just society where individuals and communities are valued and connected

As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, ability, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage applications from First Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

We value social and cultural diversity, and we’re committed to a safe workplace.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

How to apply

Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately so please apply through the SEEK website, providing a covering letter together with current resume.

Enquiries can be directed to Ross Bentong, Principal Practice Lead – Organisation Solutions on 0448 560 005

About the role

As the Integrations and Business Analyst, you will collaborate with a range of stakeholders to ensure Uniting maximises the benefits from both new and existing systems and data.

You will develop and maintain system integrations and components including application to application integrations, services, internal and external API, file transfer and EDI and SQL queries.

About you

You are a problem solver! You build excellent relationships with internal staff to gather and analyse business requirements to enable you to design and configure system integration and document design solutions in accordance with best practice.

Experience in developing and maintaining data integration components such as SQL queries, stored procedures, data extraction and cleansing, and integration with system front end components is a must.

And you’re a whizz at Excel and BI tools and have an excellent understanding of financial and client databases and general ICT systems as well as APIs and ETLs.

You can read more about the position and qualifications we are looking for in the position description here.

Working with Uniting

At Uniting, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We act with impact. We work to address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, and we stand for a just society where individuals and communities are valued and connected

As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, ability, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage applications from First Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

We value social and cultural diversity, and we’re committed to a safe workplace.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

About the role

The Project Coordinator works closely with leaders to help deliver major organisational projects efficiently and on time.  The Project Coordinator manages all project administrative tasks, such as document and information distribution and report collation as well as project plans, budgets, change management and communication plans. You will create a risk register, analyse the relevant risks

You will participate in relevant working groups and steering committees and act as a point of contact.

About you

You will have an in-depth knowledge of contemporary project management methodologies coupled with a good understanding of change management methodologies. Hands-on experience with PM tools such as Microsoft Planner and Trello will be advantageous and you will need to be able to prepare and interpret process maps, service blueprints and flowcharts.

Excellent written and oral communication skills are required to gather information from stakeholders and create project documents and reports along with strong presentation skills.

You can read more about the position and qualifications we are looking for in the position description here.

Working with Uniting

At Uniting, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We act with impact. We work to address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, and we stand for a just society where individuals and communities are valued and connected

As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, ability, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage applications from First Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

We value social and cultural diversity, and we’re committed to a safe workplace.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

About the Role

Is making a difference important to you?  Do you enjoy working with the operations of a business to achieve outcomes?  Is your ideal team one where you feel supported, trusted and valued?

If the answer to the above is yes, then this may be the role for you.

Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, this role will complement the existing People Services Team in the delivery of HRM expertise to a variety of internal stakeholders across the business.

This is a generalist role, where you will provide proactive support and assistance in the areas of:

• Recruitment and selection
• Performance management
• Employee relations
• Remuneration
• Establishment data controls and reporting.

About You

To be successful, you will exhibit the following strengths:

• Demonstrated use of initiative and an appetite to challenge the status quo
• Ability to form effective relationships at all levels of the business
• Independent worker and an effective team player
• Exceptional communication skills, adapting style to situation
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, discretion and diplomacy

You will also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management or equivalent
• At least 5 years’ experience in a generalist human resource role
• Ability to give accurate and timely advice on HR policies and practices and the relevant Acts and Awards
• Previous management experience
• An aptitude for technology, including excellent computer literacy skills.

Working with Uniting

At Uniting, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We act with impact. We work to address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, and we stand for a just society where individuals and communities are valued and connected

Our team listen without judgement and walk alongside the people we support, amplifying the voices of those in our community who need to be heard.

As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, ability, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage applications from First Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

We value social and cultural diversity, and we’re committed to a safe workplace.

We’re bold and respectful, compassionate and imaginative. And we’ll support you to belong and thrive.

We’re a not-for-profit community services organisation of the Uniting Church Western Australia and part of the UnitingCare Australia network.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

How to apply

Enquiries may be directed to Jen Park, Head of People Services on 9355 9036.  Please apply through the SEEK website, providing a covering letter together with a current resume.

Please note that shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.

A position description outlining further details will be available here.