Cultural Practice Advisor

Queensland Government; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a dedicated professional to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families, providing culturally informed casework and child protection services in Ipswich, Queensland.

The role involves engaging with families, carers and service providers to meet case plan goals, delivering tailored support, and collaborating with Recognised Entities to strengthen safety networks and connect to culture and country.

Qualifications

• This role involves providing support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Responsibilities

• Engage effectively with children, families, carers, and service providers to support cultural needs and achieve case plan goals.
• Deliver individualised, high-quality, culturally appropriate casework support, child protection intervention and referrals.
• Work collaboratively with families and Recognised Entities to strengthen safety and support networks, including connection to extended family, community, country, and culture.
• Share cultural advice and knowledge of communities and culturally significant processes and events to strengthen workforce cultural capability.

Job description

Targeted VacancyThis role involves providing support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This aligns with the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 protected attribute of race.It is mandatory to have a Blue Card (a current Working with Children Clearance issued by Blue Card Services) before you commence employment in this role. It is recommended that you lodge an application for a blue card as soon as possible to avoid any delays in commencement should you be offered a position with the department.The ability to undertake travel and possession of a current 'C' class driver licence.In this diverse and rewarding role, you'll make an impact by:effectively and positively engaging with children, families, carers, and service providers to support cultural needs and achieve case plan goals.delivering individualised, high-quality, and culturally appropriate casework support, child protection intervention and referrals.working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including families and Recognised Entities, to establish and strengthen effective safety and support networks, including connection to extended family, community, country, and culture.sharing your cultural advice, knowledge of communities, and awareness of culturally significant processes and events to strengthen workforce cultural capability.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.