Cultural Liaison Officer

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**Identified Position

About us:
In the Department of Youth Justice, you will have the opportunity to work together with people, partners and across places to enable young Queenslanders, especially the most vulnerable, to have positive life choices and opportunities.

You will help achieve this vision through developing and delivering initiatives, programs and interventions to:
Increase community safety and reduce rates of youth offending
Improve wellbeing of children and young people in and transitioning from youth justice
Reduce the disproportionate representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in the youth justice system.

The Department of Youth Justice is committed to building an inclusive organisational culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity.

By working with us, you will have the opportunity to work with staff from across the department to resolve complex issues and change life trajectories.

About you:
In your new role you will

Maintain cultural standards of care in case management framework by providing cultural support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people during new inductions, caseworker and transition interviews, program referrals, behaviour development plans, special interest young people and review meetings
Support the development and implementation of a cultural practice policy within the accommodation units
Improve the overall cultural competency goals within the operational stream through providing cultural advice and education through cultural knowledge training
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and advocate on behalf of the cultural wellbeing of young people in detention
Provide cultural mentoring and coaching support for Young People in Detention and model appropriate cultural behaviours and expectations
Deliver regular group counselling sessions via the yarning circle model to support positive peer collective learning outcomes
Assist in the delivery of criminogenic programs to address recidivous behaviours and support the delivery of effective reintegration and transition pathways
Support the recruitment attraction and retention employment strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assist staff to implement effective cultural safety and inclusion practices and procedures
Uphold the safety and security requirements as it applies within a regulated environment.

As a West Moreton Youth Detention employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
Work-life balance - with flexible working options
Benefits including up to 12.75% superannuation
Generous leave entitlements
Career progression opportunities
The chance to make a difference to Queensland communities

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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