Cultural Support Worker

Cultural Support Worker – Perth (Boorloo)

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Aboriginal Cultural Support Worker to join our Perth Metro – Western Australia team. The role will effectively support Key Assets WA cultural responsiveness, cultural awareness, and the provision of cultural safety for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people accessing Key Assets WA services. The aim of the role is to promote the wellbeing of vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people by culturally supporting and building the capacity of those adults responsible for their care.

• Identify as Aboriginal in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act Section 50D

• Work will be across Nyoongar Country (Perth, Rockingham, Bunbury)

• Attractive salary packaging options to increase take home pay

• Permanent Part Time Role

We believe in diversity and inclusion in our team, and with that in mind, this role will give preference to First Nations applicants.

Are you passionate about helping Children and Young People and families who truly need you? Want to be part of a caring team that’s growing our impact, every day? At Key Assets, people matter, and here, so do you.

About Key Assets:

Key Assets Australia is a non-Government, not-for-profit children’s and family services agency.

Key Assets was founded in Australia in 2007 and has grown to one of Australia’s leading non-government children and family services providers. We provide foster carer, non-family-based care, family services and disability services.

Operating across all states and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like you.

Why work with Key Assets:

Working with Key Assets is about more than just a job. Our people do so much to put people with disability first, so we do all we can to support them in a person-centred way. We value you as a whole person, not just ‘a worker’, and we truly care about your wellbeing and your career. Because without you, we simply can’t do what we do. And without us, the people we support won’t get the support they need.

About the role:

Reporting to the Cultural Practice Lead, the aim of the role is to support and promote the cultural, social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people accessing Key Assets services.

• To be committed to cultural mentoring with non-Aboriginal families to ensure Aboriginal children are well cared for and live in a culturally safe environment.

• To respond professionally, in a trauma informed manner to children and young people and families who use Key Assets services. Work with Carers to ensure birth families and Aboriginal communities play a significant role in maintaining a child’s cultural connection and identity.

• Engage, consult, and co-design solutions for children with Carers, Key Assets Social Workers and Cultural Practice Lead to deliver the best outcomes for children and their families. Identify and remove barriers to improve cultural plans.

A detailed outline of the core responsibilities, outcomes and relevant qualifications/experience can be in located in the position description on our website by clicking Apply.

About you:

You have knowledge of First Nations Culture, communities, families, children and young people Additionally, are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in the community? Do you have the drive and vision to contribute to our values?

• Identify as Aboriginal in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act Section 50D
• Certificate III or similar qualification in children’s service/youth/social work/community services or relevant experience
• Experience working directly with children/young people and/or Carers in OOHC
• A basic understanding of IT
• Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with children/young people and adults

If you have a strong background in cultural awareness, extensive networks with indigenous organisations/communities or out-of-home care experience, and you believe your qualifications, skills and experience would be a good fit for this role we encourage you to click Apply.

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact our Cultural Practice Lead, Kylie Pickett, at kylie.pickett@keyassets.org.au or by mobile on 0475 294 313 or our State Director, Brenda Yelland on 0438 902 087 for a yarn about the role.

Key Assets reserves the right to interview suitable individuals prior to the closing date of this campaign, this campaign may also be extended at any time.

Being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or holding an exemption for COVID-19 vaccinations is a condition of employment with Key Assets.