Cultural Services Officer

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Act Government Full time

As a Cultural Services Officer, you will be responsible for case management and co-working on improving procedures, communication channels and supporting guidance materials for women reported to CYPS who are pregnant with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander baby. You will develop and support referrals for culturally appropriate interventions that foster strengthening of families and the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. In this role you will assist in the development and implementation of the prenatal pilot project that is a holistic culturally based service that provides specialised and innovative service.

The Cultural Services Teamwork with cultural integrity, using the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle as our framework, led by family decision making and self-determination.

We provide a cultural lens when supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and families. Our work is to keep children connected to their family, community, and culture, and we are committed to promoting the principles of connection, participation, placement, partnership, and prevention. You must demonstrate awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities

**We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply**

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**Eligibility/other requirements**:
**Essential experience**:

- Proficiency in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
- Work experience with children, young people and their carers or families and/**or** relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or related discipline.
- At least 12 Months practice experience working with children, young people and their carers or families.
- Current Driver's Licence.
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the _Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011_ is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
- Educational, suitability and professional qualification checks may be carried out prior to employment.

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**Note**: A Merit List may be established from this selection process and maybe used to fill temporary and permanent vacancies over the next 12 months.

This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

**How to apply**: Please submit a written response to the Selection Criteria located in the Position Description along with a curriculum vitae.

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