Aboriginal Cultural Liaison Officer

Job Title: Cultural Advisor/Support Worker

About the Role: This position will enable relevant cases of First Nations victims' survivors and persons using violence to be reviewed through a cultural perspective and lens.

Cultural Guidance: Provide tailored culturally appropriate service responses and advice around specific needs of the First Nations individuals, taking into consideration local protocols, languages, and family/kinship groups.

HRT Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the lead agency delivering the Redlands Region's HRT Coordination and Outreach.

Target Group: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victim survivors and persons using violence within the following catchment areas: Cornubia - Carbrook, Daisy Hill, Eagleby, Loganholme - Tanah Merah, Rochedale South - Priestdale, Shailer Park, Springwood.

Essential Criteria:

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• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander">
• Open C Class Driver's License">
• Current (or ability to obtain) Police Check issued by the Federal Police">
• Working with Children Blue Card">
• Current (or ability to obtain) First Aid and CPR Certificate">
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.">
• Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Domestic and Family Violence dynamics and impacts.">
• Qualification/s in a relevant Human Services Field OR significant experience (3+ years) in the Domestic and Family Violence sector and a capacity to demonstrate a sophisticated knowledge of Domestic and Family Violence.">
• Proven experience working with women and children who have experienced domestic and family violence.">
• Demonstrated experience or the aptitude to work with perpetrators of Domestic and Family Violence.">
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with other services to ensure positive outcomes.">
• Proven ability to record accurate documentation, case noting and record keeping.">
• Well-developed verbal and written communication including the ability to share information with colleagues, stakeholders and the community appropriately.">
• Have a strong understanding of risk assessment and safety planning in relation to family and domestic violence.">
• Proven experience in developing comprehensive, appropriate support plans for each client, detailing achievable goals that illustrate a pathway towards positive outcomes.">
• Working knowledge or ability to obtain knowledge of relevant legislation (including the Domestic and Family Violence Act, the Privacy Act, the Child Protection Act, etc.)">
• Have intermediate to advanced computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook) and online data platforms.">
• Organised and able to meet competing deadlines and priorities.">
• Commitment to confidentiality.">
• Culturally safe communication skills.">
• Empathetic and patient nature.">
• Ability to display initiative and motivation.">

Key Responsibilities:

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• Attend all weekly meetings.">
• Review relevant cases prior to HRT meetings.">
• Completing Requests for Information (RFIs), recording meeting notes, and finalising case records in Infoxchange (the data management system) and undertaking intakes and referrals for High-Risk Cases at an agency level.">
• Providing cultural guidance and acting as the identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victim-survivor advocate in HRT meetings.">
• Building networks and pathways to culturally appropriate DFV supports.">
• Providing broader advice on appropriate Integrated Service Responses (ISRs) to meet the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people referred to the HRT (the victim-survivor, their children, and the person using violence) including consideration of local protocols, community considerations, first/preferred languages, family/kinship groups.">
• Building the cultural capacity of the HRT, including through formal and informal training, opportunities, and activities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, where appropriate.">