Community Services Recruitment Pool at Marnin Bowa Dumbara Aboriginal Corporation

Overview

The Marnin Bowa Dumbara Aboriginal Corporation is establishing a recruitment pool to fill future permanent, fixed-term, casual, or temporary positions within their not-for-profit community services organization based in Derby, Western Australia.

About the Recruitment Pool

This recruitment pool identifies candidates who possess appropriate skills and values for various community service roles. Candidates selected in the pool may be considered for vacancies as they arise over a 12-month period from the time of selection. Being part of the pool does not guarantee employment, which depends on organizational needs, funding, role suitability, candidate availability, and fulfilment of required checks.

Potential Duties

• Management, supervision, and coordination of services
• Administrative tasks including records and office support
• Human resources functions such as recruitment and workforce administration
• Funding management, grant applications, reporting, and developing partnerships
• Case management, client assessments, referrals, and advocacy
• Social work, crisis intervention, and client-focused support
• Alcohol and other drug counselling and referral assistance
• Family and domestic violence risk assessment, safety planning, and referrals
• Prevention, early intervention initiatives, and community education

All positions require strict confidentiality, maintaining professional boundaries, meticulous record keeping, adherence to safe work practices, and active participation in supervision, training, and ongoing professional development.

Applicant Qualities

• Empathy, professionalism, and respectfulness
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A client-focused, culturally safe, and trauma-informed mindset
• Ability to stay calm in high-pressure or crisis scenarios
• Sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of boundaries, confidentiality, workplace safety, and self-care
• Relevant qualifications, skills, or experience aligned with the job area

Experience in community services sectors such as management, administration, human resources, grants, case management, social work, alcohol and other drug counselling, family and domestic violence support, crisis intervention, or prevention will be highly valued.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a current resume accompanied by a one-page statement detailing their relevant skills, experience, and specific areas of interest within community services.

Contact

For further information, applicants may reach out via email at hr@mbdfhc.org.au.