Cultural Advisor - Cultural Support Planning

Vacca - Victorian Aboriginal Child And Community Agency; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Chirnside Park is seeking a Cultural Advisor to support Aboriginal children in maintaining cultural connections. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Aboriginal values and experience in working with children and families. This full-time position is a maternity cover role with a salary range of $88,099 to $94,791 plus super. This is a designated position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Professional development opportunities

Attractive salary packaging

Access to agency vehicles

Access to Employee wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave after 12 months

Fitness Passport access

Qualifications

• Valid Police Check and a Working with Children's Check required.
• Current COVID‑19 vaccination recommended.

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal children in out‑of‑home care with cultural connections.
• Develop and assess cultural plans for children and young people.
• Lead local child protection agencies in cultural activities.

Skills

Commitment to Aboriginal values

Knowledge of Aboriginal history and current circumstances

Understanding child development and trauma theories

Ability to work in complex environments

Experience in mentoring youth

Competency in organizing programs

Job description

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Location

Chirnside Park, VIC

Contract

Fixed Term – Maternity Cover until 16 November

Salary

Between $88,099 to $94,791 plus super and salary packaging options.

Full-time.

About the Organization

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community‑Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia.

The VACCA team is committed to the organisation's visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.

Our strength lies with our people.

About the Role

The Cultural Advisor sits within the Cultural Support Planning team and is critical in supporting Aboriginal children and young people living in out‑of‑home care by maintaining and developing their connection to their Aboriginal culture and community.

The work will include assisting care teams with the development, assessment, and review of cultural plans to ensure they meet the cultural needs of Aboriginal children and young people and delivering cultural camps and offering cultural mentoring to young people.

The Cultural Advisor will play a lead role with local child protection and mainstream agencies to increase the awareness of, and participation in, Aboriginal cultural activities by Aboriginal children and young people.

About You

Demonstrated commitment and understanding for the values that underpin VACCA's vision and purpose.

Demonstrated knowledge of the unique history and current circumstances of Aboriginal children, families and community and ability to apply this to child protection cultural planning.

A sound understanding and ability to embed in practice the core responsibilities and principles underpinning cultural planning for Aboriginal children residing in out‑of‑home care.

Demonstrated knowledge of child development, attachment, and trauma theories as they relate to child and family welfare practice.

Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal children and their families in a complex environment to gather and analyse information that promotes the development and implementation of their cultural plan.

Demonstrated ability to build professional networks across a range of organisations and individuals to promote collaborative working groups that focus on meeting the best interests of vulnerable Aboriginal children and young people.

Proven experience in facilitating youth activities, mentoring and information sessions.

Experience or competency in organising and developing programmes and tasks to meet programme objectives.

Requirements

Valid Police Check, a Working with Children's Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.

Current COVID‑19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended).

What We Can Offer You

A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction.

The support of regular internal supervision.

Professional development and training opportunities.

Attractive salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay.

17.5% loading on annual leave.

Access to agency vehicles for all work‑related travel.

Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs.

Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment.

Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture.

Fitness Passport – allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program.

Designated Position

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act.

This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Application Details

Application closes by 14 December.

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.

A copy of the Position Description is available for download.

Equal Opportunity & Policies

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke‑free workplace policy.

VACCA is a child‑safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically thereafter.

We are committed to Aboriginal self‑determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.