Aboriginal Cultural Advisor

To perform this position, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.

OzChild considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 42 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT)

We have a deadly role working in our OzChild Wanniassa (ACT) branch as an Aboriginal Cultural Advisor. This is your chance to shine, educate and make a positive difference every day in community, as well as through your consultation on cultural matters.

It is a unique opportunity to provide families with a range of treatment strategies and to identify community-based resources to ensure that families can benefit from these services in a timely manner.

It is also a role where we embrace your guidance and support as a cultural liaison to provide your colleagues cultural context for Aboriginal families, it’s implications for the most effective engagement, assessment and interventional practices to achieve the best outcomes.

The Aboriginal Cultural Advisor- FFT-CW (Family Functional Therapy Child Welfare) is a newly created role within OzChild to ensure that Aboriginal families who can benefit from these services are able to access the service and receive services in a timely fashion.

 These evidence-based programs have been developed to support families, with children from birth to 18 in their own home. The services provide families with a range of treatment strategies including family therapy, skills training including problem solving strategies and support to identify community-based resources.

The Aboriginal Cultural Advisor will contribute to the provision of culturally sensitive services and a culturally safe working environment through consultation and engagement with OzChild staff, Aboriginal People, and relevant Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

OzChild offers:

• Full time Permanent role 
• Unique training and professional development journey
• Ex-Gratia days included during Easter and Christmas
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• A collaborative and cohesive working culture
• SCHCADS 5.3 $ 98,108.40 plus super
• Salary packaging  $ 15,900 plus $2,650 on meals and entertainment card   

For further details of the role and requirements please see position description attached   

Essential

Tertiary qualifications in Social / Health Sciences, community development or Social Work or a related discipline and or relevant work experience