Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Support Specialist. Permanent Part Time - Perth

• Join our dedicated Child, Youth & Family team on Whadjuk Noongar Country  (Perth)
• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people to stay connected to culture, family, and community
• Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!

At Life Without Barriers, we are committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by listening to their voices and working in genuine partnership, guided by community direction. We are dedicated to supporting greater opportunities and improved outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and communities.

We value and respect your cultural heritage, and so do the people we support. For many of our clients, connecting with workers who honour culture, maintain strong connections to land and Country, and provide culturally safe, respectful support is deeply important.

We invite you to bring your whole self, your knowledge, and your culture to your work with us, as we continue this journey together.

                     Role: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Support Specialist

                     Employment Type: Permanent, Part Time (0.8 FTE)

                     Location: Whadjuk Noongar Country (Perth)

In this role you will ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people remain connected to family, community and culture, provide strong advocacy to ensure their voices are heard and develop a strong sense of connection and belonging. You will also play a key role in developing, monitoring and implementing Aboriginal cultural support plans for children and young people living within an Out of Home Care setting. 

You will be instrumental in achieving our Strategy and Elevate RAP objectives and upholding our commitment to the transition of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children in OOHC to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Organisations.

For more information please got to our Website at https://www.lwb.org.au/media/life-without-barriers-reaffirms-commitment-to-reconciliation/

*Life Without Barriers considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section s 50 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of cultural support plans for children and young people in out-of-home care
• Promote and drive LWB’s transition of Aboriginal children in LWB’s out of home care program to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
• Participate on carer and intake panels as an Aboriginal Independent Panel Member to provide cultural advice and recommendations.
• Attend home visits to provide cultural support to children, young people and carers
• Provide crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young people in the case of placement breakdown
• Support and promote engagement with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities and community groups.

Key Requirements

• Certificate IV or higher in Community Services or a related discipline
• Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent
• You will be required to provide contact details for a cultural referee who can comment on your knowledge of issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities in contemporary society and your ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The cultural referee must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.  
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals, families and communities, ideally with children and young people in an out of home care environment. 
• Knowledge of issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including peers, employees and external agencies

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History R