Cultural Liaison Officer-Alice Springs
Core
Provide cultural advice, guidance, and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, ensuring culturally safe service delivery and strong connections to culture and Country.
Role type
Indigenous Cultural Liaison Officer
Builds
Cultural Support Plans, Return-to-Country visits, and community engagement initiatives
Domain
Indigenous community services and child/youth welfare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identification, cultural knowledge of Central Australia/NT, community engagement, cultural support plan development, staff mentoring, advocacy, Indigenous employment support
Preferred skills
trauma-informed practice, cultural safety training, NDIS or Out of Home Care sector experience
Technologies
NDIS framework
Responsibilities
Provide cultural advice and guidance for safe service delivery; Develop and implement Cultural Support Plans; Coordinate Return-to-Country visits; Build relationships with Elders and communities; Provide cultural awareness training to staff; Advocate for cultural identity and belonging; Support Indigenous employment and development opportunities
Seniority
Experienced, hands-on IC