Cultural Support Worker

Key Assets (Australia); Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work framework

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Key Assets Australia is seeking a Cultural Support Worker to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in strengthening connections to family, kin, community, culture and Country in a part-time 0.8FTE, 12-month role in Adelaide. Under the Cultural Practice Lead, you will deliver culturally safe services and coordinate activities that promote positive relationships.

The role requires a strong understanding of First Nations culture, ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders,

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of First Nations culture and advocacy for carers, children and young people.
• Ability to communicate simply and effectively to diverse stakeholders including leadership and children in care.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and compliance requirements.
• Computer literacy and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver culturally appropriate support services in line with legislation.
• Coordinate cultural connection activities, group programs and events.
• Identify challenges and opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

First Nations culture understanding

Stakeholder communication

Legislation knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Experience in community services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Assets is a leading not-for-profit children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide foster care & family services across all states, the ACT, Norfolk Island and Cocos Keeling Islands. Our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities.

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.

About the opportunity:

At Key Assets Australia we are committed to embedding culturally safe practices, including a strong First Nations voice, across the organisation.

Working alongside and under the guidance of our Cultural Practice Lead, the Cultural Support Worker assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in strengthening and maintaining connection to family, kin, community, culture and Country.

Core tasks include:

• Work collaboratively to plan, coordinate and deliver culturally appropriate support services, adhering to legislative requirements
• Coordinate and facilitate cultural connection activities, group programs and events that promote positive relationships
• Identify and communicate challenges, plus opportunities for process improvement

About you:

The ideal candidate for this role has a strong understanding of First Nations culture and advocates for carers, children and young people.

Additionally, we would love to see:

• Ability to communicate simply and effectively to a variety of stakeholders including executive leadership and children in care
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation as it pertains to the safeguarding of children
• Computer literacy and confidence maintaining administrative records and reporting

This is a part-time (0.8FTE) 12-month opportunity.

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Consistent with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA), applications are sought from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

My Key Assets:

The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All employee benefits are intentionally curated with care, allowing you to bring your best self to work every day.

• Work-life balance: We support a hybrid approach to work and have developed a flexible work framework to support this. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible.
• Health and wellbeing: We provide discounted health insurance and gym memberships, confidential 24/7 counselling services and offer 5 weeks of annual leave after 2 years’ continuous service.
• Professional development: Access face-to-face training, digital eLearning and an online library. Apply to our Annual Learning Fund for subsidised professional development opportunities from day 1.
• Salary packaging: Part of your salary is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year.

The fine print:

• Applications close Tuesday 8 December 2026. Applications will be viewed as they come in, so we encourage you to apply early!
• If you have any questions about KAA or this role, please contact Michael Ainsworth, State Director at michael.ainsworth @keyassets.org.au.
• Successful candidates will be required to return a National Police Check, hold a current SA Drivers' License and valid Working with Children Check

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

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