At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with families and communities to support cultural needs and positive outcomes.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Benefits: Make a real difference in the community while developing your skills and knowledge.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for travel and professional development.
- Why this job: Be a cultural leader and advocate for First Nations children and families.
- Qualifications: Must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with a Blue Card.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety - Kingston QLD
As a Cultural Practice Advisor, you’ll work with people, partners and places to enable Queenslanders, especially the most vulnerable, to be safe and thrive.
You’ll work on programs and community partnerships that preserve cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and help them achieve positive life outcomes.
You’ll also get to develop new initiatives that foster hope and opportunity among First Nations children, young people and families.
Targeted Vacancy
It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
Your responsibilities
In this diverse and rewarding role, you'll make an impact by
- effectively and positively engaging with children, families, carers, and service providers to support cultural needs and achieve case plan goals.
- delivering individualised, high-quality, and culturally appropriate casework support, child protection intervention and referrals.
- working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including families and Recognised Entities, to establish and strengthen effective safety and support networks, including connection to extended family, community, country, and culture.
- sharing your cultural advice, knowledge of communities, and awareness of culturally significant processes and events to strengthen workforce cultural capability.
- participate effectively and provide cultural leadership in a multidisciplinary team to deliver well-planned and culturally appropriate family support services to children and families experiencing vulnerability.
- actively contribute to a culture of continuous learning, training and professional development, to ensure practice knowledge and skills are contemporary and evidence-based.
Apply the strengths based, safety-oriented Strengthening Families Protecting Children Framework for Practice when working with children and families and ensure consistency with the vision of Our Way.
- prepare and maintain quality case records in accordance with departmental case management requirements.
- contribute to strengthening workforce cultural capability through sharing your cultural advice, knowledge of communities, and awareness of culturally significant processes and events.
- Your mandatory requirements
To succeed in this role, you will have
- This role involves providing support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
This aligns with the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 protected attribute of race.
- It is mandatory to have a Blue Card (a current Working with Children Clearance issued by Blue Card Services) before you commence employment in this role.
It is recommended that you lodge an application for a blue card as soon as possible to avoid any delays in commencement should you be offered a position with the department.
- The ability to undertake travel and possession of a current "C" class driver licence. You may need to go to different locations on short notice or at scheduled intervals.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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Cultural Practice Advisor employer: Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety
As a Senior Child Safety Support Officer with the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety in Chermside QLD, you will be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of inclusivity and support. The department prioritises employee growth through continuous learning and professional development opportunities, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children and families while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle of the Brisbane and Moreton Bay Region. Join us in a workplace where your efforts are celebrated, and together we can create a brighter future for Queensland's communities.
Contact Details:
Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety Recruitment Team
