First Nations Cultural Support Worker

1 week ago

Melbourne Western Suburbs, Australia G4S Full time

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Opportunity to support our First Nations People in our care through Cultural education, Art and other First Nation Programs
- Access to First Nations Yarning Circle and Mentoring Program
- Employee benefits with our partners like Medibank, Bupa, Specsavers and more

ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Offender Services and Integration Manager, the First Nations Cultural Support Worker is responsible for developing and lead services that are sensitive to the cultural needs of First Nations People with a view to increase protective factors and decreasing risk factors that reduce the likelihood of re-offending.
This is a designated position meaning that only persons identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander may apply.
RESPONSIBILTIES

**The core responsibilities of this role are to**:

- Facilitate the engagement of First Nations People into education, programs and employment.
- Develop and maintain data collection systems to monitor and track engagement and outcomes.
- Review best practice guidelines and use data to inform the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services delivered.
- Provide quarterly and any ad-hoc reports to Offender Services and Integration Manager on service delivery and outcomes.
- Monitoring the social and emotional wellbeing of our First Nations People and providing referrals to appropriate support services as necessary.
- Assist in the coordination of cultural activities including NAIDOC Week and other significant First Nation events.

**The essential requirements from you**:

- A demonstrated knowledge of First Nations Culture, History and the impacts of Inter-generational Trauma.
- A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with First Nations Community.
- The ability to work collaboratively with members of multi-disciplinary teams.
- Prior experience and knowledge of working with people from a justice or post release setting.
- Able to demonstrate positive relations and network with local First Nations Community and Elders.

ABOUT G4S AND PORT PHILLIP PRISON
G4S is the world's leading global integrated security solutions group, specialising in mitigating risk and creating value for our customers by delivering industry leading, innovative services to protect what matters most to them and to ensure safer communities for all.
Port Phillip Prison is the largest maximum-security correctional facility in Victoria, with over 1000 inmates, 650 employees, and multiple specialist units which provide employment, health, education and medical programs and services for those in our care.
G4S has managed and operated Port Phillip Prison since it opened in 1997.
To be a success in this role, it is essential that you are a dynamic and engaging individual who shares our ethics and values and has a true passion for making a difference to the communities in which we live.

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