First Nations Cultural Practitioner

• Full-time ongoing position
• Based in Playford (primarily northern, also central)
• Supporting First Nations and/or Torres Strait Islander children and/or young people in foster care placements and working as part of a team in child protection

What we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements: Design your work-life balance. This could include working from home, part-time work, compressed working weeks and flexible working hours.*
• Competitive salary packaging: Take home more with tax-free benefits, including up to $15,899 per year and an additional $2,650 tax-free each year for meals and holidays.
• Paid parental leave: Get the support you need to start or grow your family, with superannuation contributions included.
• Career development: Grow your skills and progress your career with genuine opportunities across the organisation.
• Discounted benefits: Enjoy savings on motor vehicles, gym memberships, health insurance and more
• Employee Assistance Program: Get confidential support for you and your family

*AnglicareSA offers a range of flexible working arrangements that are aimed at meeting your diverse needs and the different operating environments across AnglicareSA. The suitability of different arrangements will depend on the position you are applying for, and team and customer requirements. You are encouraged to discuss your needs during the application process.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a passionate First Nations person to embed culture in the daily lives of First Nations children in Out of Home Care. First Nations Cultural Practitioners build relationships with First Nations children and young people and work intentionally towards strong and productive relationships with non-First Nations Foster Carers and care teams around a child.

Your cultural knowledge and expertise and lived experience of the impact of intergenerational trauma will be when working with a team of Placement Support Workers to build understanding of the importance of cultural immersion and help to centre cultural identity in all decision making for children and young people. 

What can you expect to be doing?

• Working with a strengths-based approach with First Nations children and young people directly to develop cultural support plans.
• Advocating within the broader care team that sits around First Nations children and young people to ensure that cultural identity and connection to culture remains centred
• Providing guidance and support to non-First Nations Foster Carers, internal and external colleagues and other care team members to ensure the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement principal is at the forefront of decision making.
• Connect and collaborate with biological family, kin, Elders, community members, First Nations service providers (ACCOs), to achieve goals set out in cultural support plans. 

What do you need to bring?

• Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted by your community as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Skills and experience (including lived experiences) from supporting or working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children and young people
• Demonstrated understanding of the importance of cultural immersion, connection and recording life stories 
• Training or certificates/qualifications that meets the minimum requirements as set out by the Department for Child Protection’s minimum qualification for service provider personnel or be willing to work towards. 
• Communication and interpersonal skills with proven strengths in culturally safe practice, teamwork and building strong relationships
• An understanding of Child Protection and Out of Home Care systems and policies and awareness of state legislation including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principles

In accordance with AnglicareSA’s Aboriginal Employment Strategy and pursuant to s. 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 SA, and s. 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975, applications are invited from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. 

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, social sciences, community development, community services or a related field, or relevant experience (desirable).
• Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and identify and be accepted within their community as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

Special Conditions

• National Police Check / Working with Children Check
• Driver's licence
• Safe Environments for Children & Young People Certificate (or work toward gaining)

Who is AnglicareSA?

AnglicareSA, South Australia's leading social services provider, empowers over 50,000 individuals annually. Our 2,000 passionate employees and 300+ dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to support individuals, families, and communities. We address immediate needs while fostering empowerment, dignity, and maintaining control in their lives.

From emergency assistance to lifelong support, our diverse services cater to every life stage. We champion social justice, equality, and strong communities, because together, we change lives.

How to Apply:

Please click on 'Apply' and submit your application by 9.00am on Thursday 21st November 2024.

*Please note: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date.

We do not accept applications via email; for more information, please contact: Sarah Recruitment Business Partner at sarah.atsisauskas@anglicaresa.com.au     

You can view the Position Description via the vacancy's advert on the AnglicareSA website for further details on the role requirements.

AnglicareSA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

We are committed to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services.

AnglicareSA is a White Ribbon organisation committed to the prevention of violence against women.