Cultural Planning, Cultural Services Officer

5 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Act Government Full time

The Cultural Planning Cultural Services Officer role is focussed on delivering the best possible life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people through responsive client service underpinned by trauma informed case management. The Cultural Services Officer will empower families to share their story their way within the development of a child's cultural plans through the implementation of culturally appropriate and trauma informed engagement, information gathering, planning processes and ensure the active involvement of families in decision making at each phase towards self-determination. In addition, the Cultural Services Officer will support and promote cultural identity and connection to family and community for all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and young people in care.

The Cultural Services Team work 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

**QUALIFICATIONS, SUITABILITY AND EXPERIENCE**

**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 2 years practice experience working with children, young people and their carers or families.
- Current Driver's Licence.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
- Educational, suitability and professional qualification checks may be carried out prior to employment.

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**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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