This is an identified position under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA)

Karla Kuliny Aboriginal Corporation (KKAC) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation working with First Nations children, young people, families and communities, grounded in culturally strong, trauma-informed and strengths-based practice.

Naala Djookan Healing Centre is the first suburban-based family and domestic violence (FDV) hub operationalised in Western Australia, delivered through a consortium of ten local service organisations led by the City of Stirling. The Centre provides healing programs, advocacy, financial counselling, legal support and community education in a trauma-informed, culturally safe and person-centred model.

About the Role

We are seeking a Cultural Lead (0.6 FTE) to lead the development and embedding of Aboriginal cultural knowledge and cultural safety across the Centre, supporting women, children and non-offending family members to heal and recover from the impacts of family and domestic violence.

You will report operationally to the Senior Coordinator, Naala Djookan Healing Centre, and to the General Manager, KKAC for employment matters.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver cultural reflective supervision to the NDHC team
- Provide strategic guidance on cultural governance, policies and frameworks
- Inform program development and raise awareness of emerging issues across NDHC services
- Deliver cultural learning sessions and workshops for staff
- Build and maintain relationships with ACCO consortium partners and other key stakeholders
- Guide Advocates to provide culturally safe case management,



supporting client safety, self-determination and empowerment
- Provide cultural leadership in trauma assessment, needs identification, risk assessment and safety planning
- Contribute to the NDHC Leadership Team and Aboriginal Reference Group
- Participate in team meetings, supervision and a best-practice, trauma-resilient learning environment

Selection Criteria

- Relevant tertiary qualification (social work, psychology, social sciences, community services) or 5+ years' equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience supervising staff supporting clients with cultural and complex needs
- Solid experience delivering trauma-informed, culturally sensitive services
- Solid interpersonal and negotiation skills, with ability to build effective partnerships
- Sound understanding of community, family connection and systems
- Ability to work effectively across culturally diverse environments
- Proficiency in MS Office and client record management systems
- Knowledge of FDV issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children
- Working With Children Check
- Current National Police Clearance (under 3 months)
- Senior First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Current 'C' Class Driver's Licence
- Personal values aligned with KKAC and NDHC
- Understanding of trauma and attachment theory and its relationship to FDV
- Knowledge of government and community resources supporting families affected by FDV/homelessness

For further information about this role or a full description, please contact Mari-Anna Gibson at ••••@karlakuliny.org.au

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📌 Cultural Lead (0.6 FTE) (Western Australia)
🏢 Karla Kuliny Aboriginal
📍 Western Australia