Centacare FNQ is the social services agency of the Diocese of Cairns. Covering the region from Cardwell in the south, the Northern Territory in the west and the Torres Strait and Gulf of Carpentaria in the north, we have been supporting the community of Far North Queensland since 1981.
Careers at Centacare FNQ
Working at Centacare FNQ means more than just a job. We are a values-driven organisation that aims to provide the best possible services to meet the needs of people in our community. To help us achieve this we look for passionate and highly skilled individuals to join our team.
Employer of Choice
Centacare FNQ prides itself on attracting and retaining exceptional people and recognise that staff are our most valuable resource. We are proud to offer excellent working conditions and benefits including:
- 5 weeks Annual Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible working arrangements (where possible)
- Ability to purchase up to an additional 2 weeks leave
- Salary Sacrifice (opportunity for tax savings depending on wages and subject to personal financial circumstances)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Up to 5 free confidential counselling sessions for employees per year
- Vaccination program
- One additional paid day’s compassionate leave on each occasion of compassionate leave
- One paid Gift Day for the next work day following the Boxing Day Public Holiday where the work day following the Boxing Day Public Holiday is the employee’s usual day of work
- Tertiary Study (relevant) – up to 76 hours per annum paid study leave
- On-going professional development opportunities
- Centacare FNQ Enterprise Agreement 2018
Current Job Opportunities at Centacare FNQ
Multicultural Services
Bi-Cultural Support Workers
Position: Casual
Prerequisite: Ability to speak both Swahili and Kinyarwanda is essential
Centacare Multicultural Services presents an exciting opportunity for motivated and professional Swahili and Kinyarwanda speaking Bi-cultural Workers to join their team.
These position’s will provide cultural advice and language support across Multicultural Settlement Services for clients from a refugee and migrant background. Holding an open driver's licence is highly advantageous.
To Apply:
Applications close on 20th November 2019
For further information please, contact Cassie Biggs on (07) 4242 1058.
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Multicultural Services
Child Care Worker
Position: Casual
Prerequisite: Ability to speak both Swahili and Kinyarwanda is essential
A skilled and motivated Child Care Worker is required to provide supervision and child appropriate activities to children whose guardians/parents are participating in Centacare Multicultural Service (CMS) orientation activities and/or specific community engagement programs.
Applicants must hold a minimum Certificate III in Childcare or be working towards the qualification. The role entails creating and maintaining a safe, supportive and stimulating environment for the children in a culturally appropriate setting.
To Apply:
Applications close on 20th November 2019
For further information please, contact Cassie Biggs on (07) 4242 1058.
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