Cultural Support Consultant - First Nations

Challenge's Recruitment Team are currently seeking applications from Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander People who are looking for a rewarding role with Challenge in the Hunter Region

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Challenge is more than just a workplace; we are a community that champions diversity, inclusivity and most importantly making a difference.

Our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is the cornerstone of this First Nations Employment Initiative. We are an organisation working with First Nations People daily, creating connections, and redefining how we connect with the communities we work with across NSW and QLD.

Why You Should Read On:

• Excited about providing support to the organisation around preserving cultural identity and connection.
• Ready to face challenging scenarios with calm and rationality.
• Passionate about kinship placements for children and young people and identifying other cultural opportunities that may support cultural heritage.

If you answered "yes" to any of these, keep scrolling. You might just be the person we're looking for!

The Role: More Than Just a Job

As a Cultural Support Consultant, you won't be clocking in and out. You'll be embarking on fulfilling journeys each day to make real impacts in the lives of young people and children. Whether it's supporting staff with Aboriginal Case Management Policy, locating kinship placements or identifying other cultural opportunities, your work here truly matters.

What We Require from You:

• Strong Communicator: an individual who is empathetic, autonomous, adaptable, collaborative, shows respect, demonstrates active listening, clear and open communication, and can maintain confidentiality, is culturally competent, and has advocacy ability.
• Support and Consultation Competency: an ability to provide formal and informal consultation to staff, provide support on Aboriginal Placement Principles, Aboriginal Case Management Policy, contribute to multi-disciplinary case discussion, provide specialist and expert advice, support and coaching.
• Stakeholder Engagement Management:  Build rapport with First Nations children and young people; participate on the Aboriginal Consultation Panel, and build relationships with ACCO's to enhance staff engagement and network with local communities.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with Microsoft Office, especially Word & Outlook.
• Shared Values: collaborative, supportive attitude, reliable, problem-solver, accountable, conflict resolving ability, committed, a team player, autonomous, self-aware.
• Cultural Competency: Organise and facilitate internal and external cultural immersion, education and training, provide reference, research and specialised knowledge on First Nations culture and practices within the FNP Framework.
• Policy Management & Record Keeping: Develop culturally appropriate policies and procedures, attend meetings, staff development opportunities and, events. Undertake transition planning, preparation for placement, maintain comprehensive records etc.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Salary Packaging Options: competitive pay rates: Keep more of your hard-earned money.
• Entertainment/Meal Card: Extra perks for your leisure.
• Flexible Hours: Balance work and life like a pro.
• Health & Well-being: we recognise our employee's well-being as a top priority
• Career and Development Pathways: build a career with us through training, monthly workshops designed to build your resilience and progress your career with us.
• Celebrate You: Enjoy a day off on your birthday!

Ready to embark on a career-transforming journey? Apply and view the Position Description please click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website: www.challengecommunity.org.au

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Bradley Burns via email

*************@challengecommunity.org.au

Closes: 7th  February  2024

When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the essential selection criteria as part of your application.

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.