Cultural Practice Lead

We are currently seeking a Cultural Practice Lead to join our Foster and Kinship team. Our Cultural and Practice lead can be based in Rockhampton, Gladstone or Emerald.They will provide high-level consultation and leadership to the Foster and Kinship Care team. The Cultural Practice Lead will aim to strengthen culturally responsive and effective practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children in care.What will a typical day look like?

• Engage with young people to support their cultural needs with the support of the Placement Support Worker and Carer.
• Ensure all current cultural case plans are up to date and being utilised by the team.
• Engage with Foster Carers to support, monitor and develop culturally appropriate strategies and interventions to support the cultural needs of each young person.
• Provide cultural awareness training to develop relevant resources and training materials to enhance cultural competency.
• Provide advice, mentoring and coaching to staff to support safe, quality practice.
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure inclusion is embedded in policies, procedures, and practice frameworks in the Foster Care Portfolio.
• Lead the development and implementation of Cultural Practice to improve services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in care.
• Ensure practices are compliant with Standards of Care and the rights of children according to the Child Protection Act 1999.
• Promote and support an ongoing strong and positive team environment to ensure excellent communication and collaboration between team members and colleagues within the Foster Care portfolio.
• Engage the team in the development and implementation of activities and events for children and carers.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Full COVID-19 Vaccination
• Tertiary qualification in Social Services or a related field.
• Ability to obtain a Blue Card (working with children check positive notice or exemption)
• Ability to obtain a Yellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemption notice)

Who we are:For almost 40 years, our truly local team of professionals have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs to support them in living their best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary – simply by doing them with the right people.AnglicareCQ offers a diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths which enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with AnglicareCQ are from a wide range of disciplines including leadership, community services, child protection, housing, and support services. We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald, Barcaldine, and Longreach.What you will bring to the role:

• A passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of Central Queenslanders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• The ability to identify and embed solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working within a high-performance framework where you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes, within a face-paced solutions focussed environment.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• A strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and influence across a diverse range of people.

What are the benefits of working for AnglicareCQ?We have a common purpose throughout our organisation to serve the people of Central Queensland, to help them live their best life. AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful employment and be part of a holistic team that supports people in our local communities.

• We offer attractive salary sacrifice to all part-time and full-time employees.
• We offer the opportunity to work within an organisation committed to social change.
• Full time employees have the opportunity to accrue/utilise TOIL in line with office hours to increase flexibility.
• We have a supportive and pragmatic management team.
• Professional development and study are encouraged and supported.
• We offer a professional work environment filled with passionate, diverse and driven people.
• We provide access to health and wellness programs for all staff.

Have questions? Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer to learn more:Kirby Lee(07) 4837 5393Applications close at 8am