• Join a values driven organisation with great team culture
• Receive generous tax free salary benefits
• Part time opportunity based in Albany

Reach further with us!

The Cultural Navigator will walk alongside, place-based Service teams, providing specialist advice to support the delivery of Culturally safe services to clients and develop Culturally responsive practitioners. They will engage consultatively with Community and share knowledge and insights with Service teams to ensure that the Cultural identities, contexts and protocols of place are understood, acknowledged and celebrated. This role will also develop strong partnerships and relationships with Aboriginal Community members and groups and will work effectively with other Services and stakeholders to help to remove any barriers for Aboriginal people accessing our services to thrive.

This is a part time (18.75 hours per week), 2-year contract, with ongoing possibility.

What you will bring

You are a passionate individual with strong community relationships and a desire to challenge the barriers to thriving experienced by Aboriginal people in Albany.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act)
• Hold a qualification in (or working towards) Community Development, Aboriginal Studies, Social Work or related discipline, or relevant experience
• Have extensive knowledge of issues impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities, and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Have demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal individuals, families, and communities from a strength-based, culturally appropriate perspective
• Have demonstrated knowledge and experience engaging and consulting with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities, ideally in a Community Service or Community Liaison related role.
• Have experience in creation and implementation of Cultural Awareness programs, activities, resources and/or training initiatives
• Have effective time management skills with a track record of delivering high-quality results amidst competing priorities
• Have high level interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including peers, employees, external organisations, funding bodies and government agencies.

The successful candidate must also possess a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, WA Working with Children Check and WA Drivers Licence.

Impact and benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will contribute to our impact on the lives of families and communities across the state.

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:-

• A competitive salary from $99,451 per annum + 12% superannuation (pro rata for part time)
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (which equates to circa $4K after tax) plus additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
• Additional 3 days leave per year over festive period
• Work-life friendly working conditions including hybrid working options

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it’s hard.

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Apply Now!

If the opportunity to develop your career in an organisation whose values align with yours excites you then we want to hear from you.

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter. Applications close Wednesday 27 August at 4:00pm.

For further information please contact Carol Pearce on (08) 9845 6666 or email [email protected]

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.