Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Support Coordinator. Full Time - TownsvilleApply now Job no: 504078Employment type: Full TimeLocation: Townsville & Northern QLDCategories: Child, Youth & FamilyUp to $15,900 annual salary sacrificeUp to $2600 annual meal & entertainment cardWork for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisationsAbout the OrganisationLife Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people, working collaboratively with families, carers, and communities to ensure they have the environment they deserve to grow. This is an opportunity to make a positive difference in young lives.Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation with 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people, families, people with disabilities, older people, and those with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disabilities to apply.About the RoleIn this role, you will craft and implement cultural support plans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island children and young people in Out-of-Home Care. Working collaboratively with the children, young people, and our multidisciplinary team, you will ensure their cultural identities are nurtured.Your communication and networking skills will be crucial in building partnerships while working closely with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to implement cultural support plans.This position is offered as Full-Time and is based in Townsville.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in the development and delivery of culturally enriching support plans for children and youth in out-of-home care.Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of cultural support plans.Maintain open channels of communication to address and report any potential risks associated with goal implementation.Ensure Life Without Barriers (LWB) attains 100% compliance with cultural support plans.Develop, deliver, and support Cultural Awareness programs, activities, and training initiatives.Advocate for LWB's adherence to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Placement Principles.Skills & ExperienceExperience working in child protection and with children in out-of-home care.Ability to work with individuals, families, and communities from a culturally appropriate perspective.Knowledge of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.Experience in creating and implementing Cultural Awareness programs.Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.Demonstrated written communication skills for reports and correspondence.Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Science, Community Development, Social Work, or related discipline.Effective time management skills.Familiarity with relevant legislative frameworks.Current Drivers Licence.*Life Without Barriers considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in the Anti-Discrimination Act (1991) and permitted as a 'special measure' under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check.Make a difference in your local community.Work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations.Rewarding role with opportunities for professional development.Competitive Salary and access to salary packaging.Additional SupportLife Without Barriers offers a dedicated After-Hours Service (AHS) for all Child Youth and Family programs, ensuring efficient responses to after-hours events.How to ApplyInclude your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including adjustments for persons with disabilities, contact John McGrath at recruitment@lwb.org.au.Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date. Current application closing date midnight 28th January.Advertised: 16 Jan 2025 E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 28 Jan 2025 23:55 E. Australia Standard Time
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