Why work with us:

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About the role:

Student Support Services provides high quality and culturally responsive services within schools and preschools to assist them in meeting the needs of all children. The Aboriginal Cultural Advisor (ACA) will work as part of a team within SSS such as School Mental Health Service, Flexible Services RT. The ACA will work to ensure students are central to the design and delivery of flexible service delivery approaches. This will include engaging with relevant local Aboriginal community members in South Australia to support culturally responsive service provision and building the cultural capability of the Student Support Services.

The ACA will be responsible to relevant leadership for supporting the development of systems and processes to ensure cultural considerations are embedded within the operational management of service approaches. The ACA will actively network with the broader team of Aboriginal employees within the directorate to advance the development of culturally responsive services.

The role requires Aboriginal expertise, cultural knowledge and life experience.

Qualifications:

Essential: Relevant experience in service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Desirable: Certificate IV or higher education qualification in education, human or community services, or equivalent experience. Leadership and management training.

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN-EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. For all other Special Conditions please refer to the Role Description.

People who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Enquiries can be directed to Becc Clark, Assistant Director, Practice and Service Improvement (Aboriginal workforce design) Aboriginal Support and Inclusion Lead, via tel: 0447 222 482 or email: [email protected].

Applications must be made through the I Work For SA website. For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 665188.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Applications close at 11.30 pm on 7 May 2025.