Cultural Liaison Officer - Aboriginal Identified

KARI Foundation; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development opportunities

Uniform provided

Job summary

KARI Foundation Ltd in Liverpool, NSW, is seeking a Cultural Liaison Officer on a full‑time, fixed‑term contract through to April 2027. Aboriginal identified role focused on cultural care for children in care.

The role requires Aboriginality, strong communication, and experience with Aboriginal communities. Flexible hours, a Working With Children Check, and a valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal identity is required for this identified role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Experience working with Aboriginal communities is desirable.
• Ability to build and maintain positive networks and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop Cultural Care Plans for children and young people in KARI's Out of Home Care Program.
• Attend case planning meetings to integrate cultural care plans.
• Assist in developing strategies to promote cultural identity.
• Support the development of a child or young person's genogram.
• Contribute to design and delivery of cultural programs.
• Identify kinship connections and advise on cultural considerations for stakeholders.

Skills

Aboriginal identity

Communication skills

Report writing

Community engagement

Job description

This role is open to applicants who identify as Aboriginal only. Roles which involve directly providing programs and services to Aboriginal people for the purposes of promoting their welfare are considered to be ‘Aboriginal identified roles’ and are as such restricted to Aboriginal people only. This is permitted under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

KARI has an exciting opportunity available for a Cultural Liaison Officer to join the team at our Liverpool Headquarters on a full time, fixed term contract basis through to April 2027, with the possibility of extension. This role is responsible for:

Developing Cultural Care Plans for children and young people within KARI's Out of Home Care Program

Attending case planning meetings to ensure integration of cultural care plans

Assisting with development of strategies supporting the promotion of cultural identity

Providing support around the ongoing development of a child or young person’s genogram

Contributing to design and delivery of cultural programs

Helping with identification of kinship connections

Providing cultural consideration guidance to internal and external stakeholders

The successful applicant will hold:

Aboriginality (this is an identified role), and a demonstrated connection to culture and community

Excellent verbal & written communication skills and report writing ability

Experience working with/in Aboriginal communities

The ability to establish and maintain positive and appropriate networks and relationships

A good understanding of the needs of Aboriginal children and young people who may not be able to live with their parents.

The ability to work flexible hours on occasion

A Working With Children Check, National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain) and unrestricted Driver's License

In return, KARI can offer competitive remuneration and salary packaging benefits, a 35 hour week, uniform, monthly RDO after qualifying period, opportunities for professional development & internal progression as well as a supportive, values driven team.