HALT Collective Practitioner

Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Overview

The HALT Practitioner role supports the HALT Collective by providing high-quality cultural advice and direction to inform appropriate recommendations that address the safety needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, their children and young people. The role focuses on addressing complex child protection concerns through a culturally strength-based and trauma-informed approach that enhances individuals’ capacity and empowers families to sustain positive changes.

The HALT Collective meetings are characterised by agreement among members, with acknowledgement of different ideas and perspectives and a commitment to reaching agreement prior to proceeding with recommendations. The discussions are held in a safe space that promotes questions and cultural learning, defined by respectful, generous airspace, support, and a strengths-based approach, with open, honest, professional communication. Understanding intergenerational trauma is critical to the success of the HALT Collective, and members consider how today’s decisions affect the trauma narrative of a family. Understanding the best interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children requires participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children sits with more than one person or entity in the community. Early intervention is critical to heal and strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to care for their children and ensure they thrive.

The Role

The primary purpose of the HALT Practitioner will be to provide high-quality cultural advice and direction to the HALT Collective and inform appropriate recommendations to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, their children and young people about their safety needs. This role focuses on addressing complex child protection concerns, achieved through offering supports, facilitating practical intervention and prevention techniques and strategies from a cultural strength-based and trauma-informed approach that enhances an individual’s capacity and empowers families to sustain positive changes.

To be successful in the role, you will have

- Qualifications and/or equal professional experience in psychology, social work, community services, youth work, early childhood with a focus on child protection.
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and their cultures, and a general understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in contemporary Australian society.
- Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, consultation, negotiation and liaison skills (especially in relation to Indigenous families and communities), including the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Demonstrated experience in working effectively with families, children and external sources/agencies. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team in the delivery and support of early intervention. Demonstrated high level, or ability to acquire, understanding of child protection in Queensland including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principles, relevant legislation, policies and practices in relation to the role of Support Workers.
- Demonstrated time management skills, with ability to balance and prioritise various client engagement, administrative and reporting requirements including use of various databases.
- Willing and able to work within a culturally competent context and Kurbingui Youth Development’s mission, vision and values.

Location and conditions

Based in Zillmere, this 3-day part-time position is required Thursday and Friday plus another day of choice. The position offers a competitive remuneration package in line with the Level 4, Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010.

How to apply

Address your application to Joanna – Acting Team Leader, Kurbingui Youth & Family Development.

Your application must include a resume and a cover letter that includes a response to the Key Selection Criteria listed above. Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

Please note: We review applications on a rolling basis, so we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible.

To request a copy of the position description and further information on the Selection criteria please email tridley@kurbingui.org.au using the subject line: PD request: HALT Practitioner PD.

Employment is conditional upon maintaining a clear personal history screening check, QLD Driver’s License and Blue Card throughout employment.

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