Child and Family Cultural Officer | Full-time Permanent

Classification: Health Professional Level 4
Salary: $114,928 - $123,710 plus superannuation
Position No: 32579
Directorate: Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 February 2024
Contact Officer: Brian Mupangure on ***************@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 6***

Details: At Community Services Directorate (CSD) we value our people and the significant contribution they make to our success in supporting the Canberra Community. Everyday our diverse workforce collaborates and drives client centred services to assist the community in creating a safe and equitable environment across the ACT.

The West Belconnen Child and Family Centre currently has a vacancy for a Child and Family Cultural Officer to join the team. The Child and Family Cultural Officer works closely with Team Leaders and Managers from the other Centres 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 Branch. The Child and Family Cultural Officer will oversee the Growing Healthy Families program and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups within the Centres including providing cultural consultations to Child and Family Centre staff as and when required.

CSD is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• 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)
• Social work degree, Psychology, Mental Health or related discipline plus a minimum of 3 years practice experience in case management and group facilitation.
• Educational, suitability and professional qualification checks may be carried out prior to employment.
• Current Driver’s license essential.

Notes: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to apply: A written response addressing the Selection Criteria within the Position Description and curriculum vitae to be provided as a minimum.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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