Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Specialist Practitioner

Mission Australia

Deception Bay, QLD, Australia
$90k + super + nfp salary pyckaging
On-site
Aboriginal and torres strait islander culture knowledge
Culturally responsive approach
Strengths-based, client-centred, family-focused approach
Mission Australia seeks an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Specialist Practitioner for a full-time, permanent role in Deception Bay, QLD. The position focuses on providing culturally safe support to families through their Intensive Family Support program, with an emphasis on fostering community connections and empowering individuals

Job Summary

  • This role offers an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Practitioner to deliver culturally safe, impactful support to families.
  • Your key responsibilities will be to provide culturally safe and respectful support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, fostering strong connections with local community organisations, Elders, and Traditional Owners.
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax, free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support are among the benefits.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Mission Australia seeks an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Specialist Practitioner for a full-time, permanent role in Deception Bay, QLD. The position focuses on providing culturally safe support to families through their Intensive Family Support program, with an emphasis on fostering community connections and empowering individuals.

Salary

$90K+ Super + NFP Salary Packaging

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture knowledge
  • Culturally responsive approach
  • Strengths-based, client-centred, family-focused approach
  • Risk and safety assessment
  • Child safe organisation principles

Nice-to-have

  • Connection to country
  • Advocate for a fairer Australia
  • Innovative and inclusive culture

Key Requirements

  • Experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
  • Case management experience supporting families with complex challenges
  • Degree or qualification in Human Services, Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology, or relevant field is desirable
  • National police history check, qualifications, and referee checks
  • Clearance to work with children/vulnerable people

Work Rights

Identified position under section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

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