Aboriginal Program Facilitator — Community Wellbeing Lead

The Kids Research Institute Australia; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra annual leave at Christmas and E1

Salary packaging

Flexible and hybrid working

LinkedIn Learning

Modern offices

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Kids Research Institute Australia is seeking an Aboriginal Program Facilitator to support HKHF, delivering Aboriginal-led programs strengthening the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, youth and families. The role focuses on an Aboriginal Parenting Program Pilot and culturally safe community engagement.

Based in Perth, Office in Nedlands, either part-time or casual with flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Aboriginal communities in engagement activities.
• Experience facilitating yarning circles, group discussions, and parenting programs.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination and delivery of Aboriginal Parenting Program Pilot.
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and stakeholders.
• Support recruitment and engagement of parents, families and service providers.
• Maintain regular communication with participants to support participation and culturally safe engagement.
• Assist with culturally safe community engagement activities and feedback.

Skills

Community engagement

Yarning circles facilitation

Cultural safety

Project coordination

Job description

The Kids Research Institute Australia is seeking an Aboriginal Program Facilitator to support HKHF, delivering Aboriginal-led programs strengthening the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, youth and families. The role focuses on an Aboriginal Parenting Program Pilot and culturally safe community engagement.

Based in Perth, Office in Nedlands, either part-time or casual with flexible arrangements.