Cultural Liaison & Community Empowerment Officer

Goal Indigenous Services; Alice Springs; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Meaningful community impact

Alice Springs based role

Work with Elders and communities

Cultural connection and country focus

Zusammenfassung

Goal Indigenous Services is seeking an experienced Cultural Liaison Officer based in Alice Springs, NT. This Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified role focuses on supporting children and families through culturally safe service delivery and strong community connections.

You will work with Elders and communities, develop Cultural Support Plans, and mentor staff to enhance cultural awareness and country-based engagement across Central Australia.

Qualifikationen

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures, communities and protocols across Central Australia and the Northern Territory.
• Experience in community services, youth services, disability, Out of Home Care or similar.
• Experience developing Cultural Support Plans or similar documentation.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and community engagement skills.
• Experience providing cultural guidance, mentoring or staff support.
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote communities.
• Current NT Driver Licence, Ochre Card, National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, NDIS Worker Orientation.

Aufgaben

• Provide cultural advice and guidance to support culturally safe service delivery.
• Develop and implement Cultural Support Plans for children and young people.
• Support and coordinate Return-to-Country visits and cultural activities.
• Build strong relationships with Elders, families, communities and cultural organisations.
• Provide cultural awareness training, mentoring and guidance to staff.
• Advocate for cultural identity, connection to Country and community belonging.
• Support Indigenous employment, traineeships and development opportunities.
• Assist with cultural resources, policies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Indigenous identity

Cultural knowledge

Trauma-informed practice

Community engagement

Staff mentoring

Ausbildung

First Aid Certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Goal Indigenous Services is seeking an experienced Cultural Liaison Officer based in Alice Springs, NT. This Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified role focuses on supporting children and families through culturally safe service delivery and strong community connections.

You will work with Elders and communities, develop Cultural Support Plans, and mentor staff to enhance cultural awareness and country-based engagement across Central Australia.