Cultural Connections Officer

2 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia MercyCare Full time

Job description
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Cultural Connections Officer:

  • Community, Family and Children Services | Social/Welfare
  • Closing date: 12/02/2023
  • When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian notforprofit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning and disability services we support people throughout life's journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a valuesdriven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

About the role
Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal children in care to stay connected to family and culture?


We have an opportunity for a Cultural Connections Officer to join our Out Of Home Care team on a permanent full time basis at our West Perth head office.

This role will implement work practices that consider Aboriginal culture, contribute to quality improvement framework while developing and implementing cultural plans and needs assessments for Aboriginal children and young people in care.

This position will provide day to day contact with children and young people, cultural guidance and assist case workers and our care teams to make culturally informed decisions for clients.


About you
You'll have a passion for supporting Aboriginal children and young people in care, while also:

  • A Tertiary qualifications in a human service discipline is preferred, or extensive relevant experience
  • As a 50D role, being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational requirement of this position
  • Committed to supporting culturally safe and connected lives for children placed in out of home care and strengthening practices surrounding the development of culture and identity
  • A good communicator able to develop positive and respectful relationships and provide strong cultural guidance
  • Understanding of trauma informed practice in context for Aboriginal families
  • Drivers Licence
  • Working with Children's Check
  • Ability to obtain a Department of Communities Record Consent Check (395) clearance
  • COVID and Influenza vaccinations are preferred but not required
  • National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

About the benefits

  • Not for profit Salary Packaging options
  • Childcare discounts
  • Options to purchase additional leave
  • Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
  • Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations and skin checks

To Apply

_At MercyCare, every person matters._

  • With our 175year legacy extending back to the Catholic Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage._


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