Aboriginal Cultural Advisor

1 week ago

Mount Helen, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time

Mt Helen location, Wadawurrung Country:

-
Part time (0.6 EFT - 22 hours per week), FIxed Term
:

-
Base salary of $82K p.a pro rata ($42.94 per hour) + super:

-
Salary packaging available


Berry Street's vision for reconciliation is "An Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families have the same life opportunities as all Australians.

"
This is an Indigenous Identified role only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose.

We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful.

Our Vision for 2023:
Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems. We look forward to working with children, young people, families, carers, staff and partners to achieve this vision. Together.

The Opportunity

Navigator is a program funded by the Department of Education & Training which seeks out disengaged learners aged 12 to 17 years old.

The program actively works with these learners and their support networks to provide intervention strategies to re-engage young people with education and training pathways to improve future outcomes.

This will be facilitated by enhancing linkages to support services and professionals.

Navigator works closely in partnership with the Department and the area team including the Navigator Co-ordinator, KESO's, local area schools and other service providers including LOOKOUT Education Support Centres, Local Learning, Employment Networks, and BADAC.


Key Responsibilities

The Aboriginal Cultural Advisor - Student Engagement Wadawurrung Country Case Manager will work within a multidisciplinary team supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are finding it difficult to engage with education.


  • Work closely with key stakeholders including KESO's and regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to effectively support students to engage and refer students who have disengaged.
  • Develop individual learning and reengagement plans informed by the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
  • Provide relevant data and reports regarding student disengagement and intervention outcomes, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the local area.
  • Creating and strengthening partnerships with local agencies to support optimal outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

About You

You will be a quick learner with high energy and commitment to your clients, yet able to work within the parameters of the role.

Ideally you will have prior experience in case management and engaging with high risk adolescents. You will have a tertiary qualification in Education, Youth Work, Social Work, Community Development or similar.

The Benefits

  • Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
  • Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions.
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members' immediate family.

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted as soon as you can.
Queries to
Joanne Fogarty, Team Leader Education Early Intervention Services on


  • Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion._
  • Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply._

Job Types:

Part-time, Permanent

Salary:

$82,000.00 per year

  • Case Manager

    1 week ago

    Mount Helen, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time

    For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful.Our Vision for 2026:Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems.- **Ballarat location, Wadawurrung Counrty**: Full Time, Fixed...

  • Specialist Family Violence Refuge and After-hours

    1 week ago

    Mount Helen, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time

    Mount Helen office, Wadawurrung Country:- Casual Opportunity:- $59.38 per hour + SuperAbout the ProgramThe Western Family Violence Service (WFVS) is the lead provider for the integrated family violence service system in the Central Highlands sub-region.The WFVS provides support and intervention services to adult and child victim-survivors, as well as...

  • Personal Safety Initiative Local Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Mount Helen, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time

    Mt Helen location, Wadawurrung Country Fixed term, part time (0.5EFT) role until 30th of June 202 Base salary $102k pro rata + super and salary packagingThe OpportunityThe Western Family Violence Service (WFVS) is the lead provider for the integrated family violence service system in the Central Highlands sub-region. The WFVS provides support services to...

  • Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Mount Helen, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time

    Ballarat location, Wadawurrung Country Full time, 12 months Fixed Term Contract Base salary $93k $98k + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Ballarat location, Wadawurrung Country Full time, 12 months Fixed Term Contract Base salary $93k $98k + Superannuation + Salary PackagingThe Western Family Violence Service (WFVS) is the lead provider for the integrated...

  • Program Manager

    1 week ago

    Mount Helen, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time

    Work options: Flexible- Mount Helen Location, Wadawurrung Country: Full time, permanent position:- Base salary of $120k + 11% Super + Salary Packaging up to $15,800:** Full Private use VehicleYour OpportunityBerry Street's Family and Early Intervention Services program in the Western Region provides a range of multidisciplinary supports that focus on...

  • Specialist Family Violence Case Manager

    1 week ago

    Mount Helen, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time

    Ballarat Office, Wadawurrung Country:- Full time, 12 month fixed term opportunity: Salary range of $93k $98k (qualified rate) + 11% Super + Salary Packaging up to $15,900Together in 2021/2022, we supported 23,719 victim-survivors recover from the effects of family violence. - Berry Street Annual report 2023Your OpportunityThe Western Family Violence Service...

  • Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Mount Helen, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time

    Ballarat location, Wadawurrung CountryFull time, 12 months Fixed Term ContractBase salary $93k - $98k + Superannuation + Salary PackagingThe Western Family Violence Service (WFVS) is the lead provider for the integrated family violence service system in the Central Highlands sub-region. The WFVS provides support and intervention services to adult and child...

  • Personal Safety Initiative Local Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Mount Helen, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time

    Mt Helen location, Wadawurrung CountryFixed term, part time (0.5EFT) role until 30th of June 2025Base salary $102k pro rata + super and salary packagingThe OpportunityThe Western Family Violence Service (WFVS) is the lead provider for the integrated family violence service system in the Central Highlands sub-region. The WFVS provides support services to...

  • Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Mount Helen, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time

    Mt Helen, Ballarat location, Wadawurrung Country: Full time 12 Month Contract:- Base Salary $96k + Superannuation + Salary Packaging AvailableFor over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful.Our Vision...

  • Therapeutic Life Story Work

    1 week ago

    Mount Helen, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time

    Work options: HybridThis position allows for flexible work arrangements based on the position requirements and successful applicant's needs. Internal processes allow the team to balance program and personal needs using an assessment tool and agreements between the supervisor and supervisee.Our Vision for 2026: Together we will courageously change lives and...

  • Therapeutic Life Story Work

    1 week ago

    Mount Helen, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time

    Work options: HybridThis position allows for flexible work arrangements based on the position requirements and successful applicant's needs. Internal processes allow the team to balance program and personal needs using an assessment tool and agreements between the supervisor and supervisee.- Mount Helen Location, Wadawurrung Country: Part time 0.5FTE, 12...

  • Specialist Family Violence Hub Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Mount Helen, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time

    Ballarat Location, Wadawurrung Country Full time, Fixed Term (12 month contract from start date)Base salary $102k - $107k pa + Super & Salary PackagingYour OpportunityBerry Street's Western Specialist Family Violence Service provides a Specialist Family Violence team within The Orange Door (Ballarat Region) as an initiative resulting per Recommendations 37...

  • Specialist Family Violence Hub Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Mount Helen, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time

    Ballarat Location, Wadawurrung Country:- Fixed term 12 months:- Full Time or Part Time available: Base salary $88K $96KFTE pa (pro rata) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging AvailableFor over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be...

  • Specialist Family Violence Practitioner

    1 week ago

    Mount Helen, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time

    For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful.Our Vision for 2026: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems.- **Ballarat location, Wadawurrung Counrty**: Full Time, 12...

  • TAFE Teachers Corrections SouthWest Region

    1 week ago

    Mount Helen, Victoria, Australia Federation University Australia Full time

    • Federation TAFE – Barwon South West Region prisons including Barwon Prison, Marngoneet Correctional Centre, Karreeenga Annexe• Multiple positions available • L1.1 to L3.4 range $80,105 to $113,575 p.a. depending on qualifications and experience plus 11% superannuationPosition closing date: 05/06/2024Ranked number one university in Australia for...

  • Hset Advisor

    1 week ago

    Mount Pleasant, Victoria, Australia Sedgman Limited Full time

    External Advert TextWhat does this role involve?**Reporting to the Manager Operations, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Being a visible safety frontrunner onsite by partnering with operational leaders and frontline employees to provide trusted HSE advice Developing and providing relevant HSE information to operational leaders (i.e....

  • HSET Advisor

    1 week ago

    Mount Pleasant, Victoria, Australia Sedgman Pty Limited Full time

    9-day fortnight.Join a well-established site undergoing expansion and upgrade.Lifestyle Benefits – refuel, shop, travel and stay fit for lessDo you have previous safety experience in heavy industry? We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds for an exciting opportunity on-site. Apply today.Discover the Mount Pleasant Operation, situated just 10.5km...

  • Hset Advisor

    1 week ago

    Mount Pleasant, Victoria, Australia Sedgman Limited Full time

    External Advert Text 9day fortnight. Join a wellestablished site undergoing expansion and upgrade. Lifestyle Benefits refuel, shop, travel and stay fit for lessDiscover the Mount Pleasant Operation, situated just 10.5km from Muswellbrook in the picturesque Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales.Our open-cut coal mine is not just a place of work; it's a...

  • HR Business Partner

    1 week ago

    Mount Waverley, Victoria, Australia Techtronic Industries Full time

    arewe? Techtronic Industries (TTI) is a global organisation and world-class leader inquality consumer and professional products marketed to the home improvement andconstruction industries. TTI's portfolio includes the world's largest DIYPowerTool and Power Garden brand in RYOBI, along with other market leadingbrands such as AEG, Hoover, Vax, Kango and...

  • Work Health

    1 week ago

    Mount Waverley, Victoria, Australia Calvary Community Care Full time

    Mount Waverley, VIC, Australia, 3149South Bank, VIC, Australia, 3006PermanentClosing on: Jan FavouritePosition DescriptionMake a difference at one of Australia's leading health care providersGenerous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environmentFlexible working arrangementsMount Waverley or Southbank location...