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Salary- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position
- Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation
- Part-Time Permanent Position (2 days Per Week)
Located on Noongar country, Karla Kuliny Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation committed to fostering positive change in support and service delivery for Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communities.
Established by Glenda Kickett, an Indigenous Social Worker with over 30 years of invaluable experience, Karla Kuliny embodies a culturally robust, child-centered, and trauma-informed approach to addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by First Nations children, youth, and families. Our focus areas encompass child protection, out-of-home care, and youth justice.
About Karla Kuliny:
At Karla Kuliny, we recognise the vital role of culture in well-being and are deeply attuned to the systemic gaps in responses to intergenerational trauma. Our services extend to providing out-of-home care for foster children in Perth Metro and the Off and Racing Youth Service program, actively engaging in transformative initiatives for family support and youth well-being.
About the Role:
As the Cultural Lead, you will hold a pivotal position, providing cultural guidance and leadership within our Out of Home Care (OOHC) service. Your role involves overseeing the cultural aspects of service delivery, supervising staff, engaging stakeholders, and building community and organisational capacity.
Key Selection Criteria/About You:
For this role, you should possess:
- An appropriate tertiary qualification or extensive training in child, adolescent, and family clinical and cultural practice and frameworks within Aboriginal communities.
- Ability to build networks and relationships within Aboriginal contexts and communities.
- Knowledge and understanding of the social, cultural, and intergenerational issues for Aboriginal peoples and communities.
- Experience in program development, monitoring, and evaluation in a similar setting.
- Experience in facilitating cultural awareness training.
- Strong ability to apply Trauma and Attachment theories in a cultural context concerning child welfare and community well-being.
- Demonstrated ability to provide Cultural Leadership and direct service within the out-of-home care sector.
- Experience in supervising and leading teams
- Proven track record in capacity-building support within communities and organisations.
- Experience in addressing child welfare issues and culturally appropriate interventions.
- Extensive experience or knowledge of the out-of-home care sector.
- Current driver’s license and Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain.
- Competitive compensation based on your experience and qualifications.
- Tailored salary packaging for financial flexibility.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program for personal well-being.
- A comprehensive well-being program for physical and mental health.
- Individual and group supervision for guidance and support.
- Access to an extensive resources library to enhance your impact.
To apply, please upload a copy of your Resume and Cover Letter, via the Apply Now link.
For more information, or to request a copy of the position description, please email Bree Roberts – HR Coordinator at , using the subject line: Cultural Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Karla Kuliny is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Karla Kuliny is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community. All are strongly encouraged to apply.
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