Griffith University

Education

ProgramAssistant,TransformLivesProgram

$76–80k Nathan, Queensland, Australia FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Program Assistant, Transform Lives Program at Griffith University. Skills: Program support, Administrative support, Client services. Provide practical support to women and children. Attend homes or correctional facilities”

Industry & Context.

Education
Eligibility Requirements

Criminal history check, Unrestricted work rights

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Diploma level qualification, Relevant work experience, General understanding of human/social services sector, Ability to work effectively with First Nations women and children, Demonstrated experience working cross culturally, Solid understanding of cultural competency, Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with government and non-government agencies, Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with clients and their families, High-level interpersonal skills, Conflict resolution skills, Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, Organisational skills, Ability to be self-motivated, High level of individual initiative, High level of discretion, High level of judgement, Demonstrated ability to work independently

Nice to Have

Knowledge of challenges facing incarcerated women and their children, Understanding of First Nations ways of knowing, being and doing, Knowledge of issues impacting First Nations women and children

What You'll Do.

Provide practical support to women and children

Attend homes or correctional facilities

Respond appropriately to telephone inquiries

Provide administration required for referrals

Provide administration required for uptake of relevant services

Provide general administrative support

Manage routine reception duties

Manage building access

Manage visitor parking

Assist in managing flow of information

Manage records in databases

Maintain confidentiality

Work collaboratively with key stakeholders

Support the work of the Transform Lives Program

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders; Service providers

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence. The [Griffith Criminology Institute](https://www.griffith.edu.au/criminology-institute) (GCI) is a large, diverse, and high-performing group of scholars focused on crime and justice issues. Through collaboration and innovation our research is helping find solutions to universal problems. GCI hosts the Transforming Corrections to Transform Lives Centre. The Centre’s vision is to support mothers and their children to have safe, dignified, and fulfilling lives, breaking down intergenerational cycles of disadvantage and incarceration, by transforming systems and generating new knowledge for evidence-based programs. The [Transforming Corrections to Transform Lives](https://www.transformingcorrections.com.au/) (TCTL) Centre is seeking to appoint a Program Assistant, for the Southeast Queensland area. The Program Assistant will provide practical and administrative support to the team of Program Coaches and the Program Manager, including providing direct practical support to women and children in the Transform Lives Program. The Program aspires to ensure that mothers are provided with continuity of care until they have sufficient stability and are sufficiently empowered to continue meeting their needs, improving their own lives, and supporting the positive development of their children. The program of support will: 1. Be multimodal in its approach (addressing not just parenting skills but also mental health needs, substance use problems, housing needs, etc); 2. Be multisys

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