Cultural Practice Lead

Key Assets; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 15,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900/annum

Birthday leave

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years

Hybrid work framework

Job summary

Key Assets Australia is a not-for-profit service provider delivering foster care, family services and disability support across NSW. We are seeking a Cultural Practice Lead to drive culturally safe practices for First Nations children and families, reporting to the NSW State Director.

You will foster partnerships with Aboriginal organisations, support workforce development, and promote wellbeing for vulnerable children in care through culturally informed approaches.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and ability to advocate for children, young people and carers.
• Experience in child protection or Foster Care / Out of Home Care is valued.
• Ability to build partnerships with Aboriginal Community Organisations and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead culturally responsive service provision to First Nations children and young people.
• Support transfer of First Nations children to ACCO’s under DCJ timelines.
• Contribute to planning and development of culturally responsive services and opportunities.
• Ensure policies and documentation respect cultural considerations in placements and services.
• Collaborate with Social/Case Workers, Support Workers and caregivers to grow cultural responsiveness.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Aboriginal culture knowledge

Advocacy for children

Stakeholder engagement

Social work approach

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Psychology/Counselling background

Job description

27d ago , from KeyAssets - Serving children, families and communities

• Make a real and lasting impact in our community
• Not-for-profit salary packaging available (up to $15,900/annum)
• Generous leave provisions including birthday leave and 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service!

We Are Key Assets Australia

Key Assets is a leading not-for-profit, children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide foster carer, family services and disability services. Operating across all states and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like you!

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people and all of our external stakeholders.

A little about the role

Reporting to the State Director NSW, the Cultural Practice Lead will lead cultural responsiveness, cultural awareness, and provision of cultural safety for First Nations children and young people accessing KAA NSW services.

The purpose of this role is to promote the wellbeing of vulnerable First Nations children and young people by culturally supporting them and building the capacity of adults responsible for their care.

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

• Taking a lead role in driving best practice in the provision of culturally responsive services to First Nations children and young people.
• Taking a lead role in supporting the transfer of First Nations children and young people to ACCO’s in line with DCJ’s Aboriginal Out-of-Home Care Transition project timeline.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic and operational planning, relating to the designing and developing of services and business opportunities that are culturally responsive and appropriate.
• Assist in ensuring all KAA policies, procedures and other documentation in respect of the placement of children or the provision of support and services, are culturally appropriate.
• Work with Social/Case Worker, Support Workers, and caregivers to develop skills and knowledge in cultural responsiveness, joint work and modelling.

The base salary for this position is $15,337.04 - 120,440.32 /annum (based on 1.0EFTE) + super + vehicle allowance & fuel card + salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum. This position is part-time permanent,

About you

The successful candidate will come with:

• A strong understanding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and ability to advocate for children, young people and carers.
• Prior experience working in child protection or an understanding of Foster Care / Out of Home Care.
• Ability to build alliances and partnerships with Aboriginal Community Organisations and internal and external stakeholders.
• A Social Work qualification, or Psychology, Counselling, Behavioural Science or other relevant area would be highly regarded but is not essential.

This is an Identified position and being an Australian Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander is considered a ‘genuine occupational qualification’ in accordance with section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

My Key Assets

The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All employee offerings are intentionally curated with care, allowing you to bring your best self to work, every day. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.

• Work-Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work and have developed a flexible work framework to support these arrangements. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible. Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements and remote work – just ask us!
• Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the children, families and communities we serve. We provide discounted health insurance memberships, confidential counselling services and offer 5 weeks’ of annual leave after 2 years’ continuous service with us!
• Professional Development: We provide both digital eLearning and ongoing face to face training as well as an online library. Your continual professional development is always top of our priority list - you’ll have access to apply to our Annual Learning fund for subsidised professional development opportunities!
• Salary Packaging: part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year!

The fine print

• For further information, please contact Jennifer McDonald, State Director (NSW) at ***************@keyassets.org.au
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check, and hold (or be willing to obtain) a valid WWCC.
• Full driver’s licence and travel between sites is required.

Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion.

Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

While we're reviewing your application, get to know us by visiting our website and on social media at #WeAreKeyAssets.