Child And Family Centre Cultural Officer

1 day ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Act Government Full time

The Child and Family Cultural Officer will report to the Centre Manager and work closely with Team Leaders and Managers from the other Centres as required including the broader management team to provide cultural mentoring and support for workers within the Child and Family Centres, as well as contributing to the professional learning strategies that enhance staff cultural competencies in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. The position will participate in the development and maintenance of government and community partnerships, program planning, review and evaluation and will be an active member of the management team within the unit. The Child and Family Centre Cultural Officer will oversee the Growing Healthy Families program and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups within the Centre including facilitating parenting programs and intake. This position is an identified position and is located at West Belconnen Child and Family Centre.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.

**Eligibility/Requirements**

**Essential qualifications and experience**:

- This is an identified position and is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Evidence of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander descent may be requested.
- SOGC/HP4 : Social work degree, Psychology, Bachelor of Mental Health or related discipline plus a minimum of 3 years practice experience in case management and group facilitation.
- 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.

**Notes**: This is a temporary position available immediately for six months.

This is a designated position in accordance with _s42, Discrimination Act 1991_ and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.

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

**How to Apply**:Please submit your written response of no more than two pages to the Position Requirements (Selection Criteria) in the attached Position Description, a current curriculum vitae and details of two referees. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor.

**_ Applications should be sent directly to the Contact Officer._**

**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for six months. This is a designated position in accordance with s42, Discrimination Act 1991 and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.

**Career interest categories**:
Administration and Governance
Community Support and Inclusion
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services

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