Youth Aod Aboriginal Cultural Advisor

6 days ago


Traralgon, Australia Uniting Vic.Tas Full time

**Exciting newly created role**:

- **Traralgon location**:

- **Part Time (60.8 hours per fortnight), ongoing**

Are you a passionate and culturally aware individual with a vision for the future? We're on the lookout for a dedicated Youth AOD Aboriginal Cultural Advisor to join our team at GYRRP (Gippsland Youth Residential Rehabilitation Program) in Traralgon. In this role, you'll play a pivotal role in providing culturally sensitive support and guidance to young people on their journey to recovery. Your cultural expertise and commitment will be instrumental in helping these individuals reconnect with their heritage and find a path to healing.

In this role you will also:

- Serve as a culturally competent bridge between the young clients and the program, fostering trust and understanding.
- Provide culturally appropriate counselling and support to young people facing AOD issues.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a sensitive and holistic approach to care.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of relevant educational programs.
- Facilitate connections between clients and their Aboriginal heritage, helping them rediscover their cultural identity.

**Click **here** for the position description**

**What’s on offer**:
In addition to receiving a salary paid under the SCHCADS Award plus superannuation, you’ll also receive **17.5% leave loading** and an ability to **increase** **your** **take-home pay** by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.

There is also the option to **increase your annual leave entitlements** through our purchase leave program, as well as 10 week’s paid parental leave benefit.

**About you**:
You will have a bachelor qualification in AOD counselling, social work, or a related field as well as:

- A strong cultural connection and deep understanding of Aboriginal heritage and values.
- Previous experience working with Aboriginal youth in the context of AOD counselling.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a diverse team.
- Compassion, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach to client care.

**How to apply**:
If you are a culturally aware and forward-thinking individual, eager to make a positive difference in the lives of young Aboriginal people facing AOD challenges, click **APPLY** to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly.

**About Uniting**:
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
- Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability._



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