Aboriginal Cultural Competence Specialist

19 hours ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $100,000 - $110,000
Job Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to drive best practices and strengthen cultural competence within our organization. As a Practice Leader, you will provide specialist guidance and support across our programs.

The successful applicant will possess a valid NSW Working with Children Check, Drivers Licence, first aid & CPR certificate and be willing to undertake a pre-employment functional medical and National Police Check (with consideration of any reported outcomes).

Main Responsibilities:

  • Provide specialist advice to management on practice in working with Aboriginal children/young people, parents and carers and provide expert assistance in complex or sensitive circumstances.
  • Support the implementation of evidence informed approaches into culturally appropriate practice, working with and mentoring staff in a planned and coordinated manner.
  • Implement professional development opportunities for team members including taking a lead role in group supervision, reflective practice sessions (individual and group) and regular debriefing to improve and guide culturally appropriate and sensitive practice.

Key Requirements:

  • Must identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander decent and have an understanding of the issues impacting Aboriginal people and their wellbeing.
  • Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, Early Education or similar (equivalent experience considered).
  • Demonstrated ability to use a culturally appropriate approach in implementing appropriate models of intervention, create opportunities, empower and promote the wellbeing of young people through engagement of families and carers.

What We Offer:

  • Salary packaging options.
  • Meals and entertainment card.
  • Access to rewards program.
  • Discount Private Health Insurance premiums.
  • Career and development opportunities.
  • Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program.
  • Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program.
  • 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.

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