Aboriginal Cultural Support Adviser

5 days ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

THE ROLE

The Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Advisor provides advice to and builds awareness of Child Protection practitioners working with Aboriginal children and engages with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and community services organisations to improve outcomes through progression of self-determination reforms for Aboriginal children, families, and communities. While the role does not develop cultural plans, it provides important cultural expertise and guidance which supports child protection practitioners with the cultural planning process, and cultural plan compliance.

This crucial role enables Aboriginal children to remain connected to community, build resilience and support them remaining with family. The role will also focus on area improvement and implementation processes, aligning outcomes to relevant divisional policies and processes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

  • Operate within increased level of autonomy and accountability in delivering within broad strategic directions
  • Provide professional leadership and guidance to Child Protection and key stakeholders including local Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and community service organisations
  • Make decisions that establish precedents to support cultural planning, community connections and self-determination.
Please open the position description to read more.

A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE

The Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role.

This is a Designated role - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

This role requires a Working with Children Check.

Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here:

For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs )

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

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