Job Description
This is an identified position under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act **** (WA)
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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.
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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.
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About the Role
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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.
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You will report operationally to the Senior Coordinator, Naala Djookan Healing Centre, and to the General Manager, KKAC for employment matters.
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Key Responsibilities
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Deliver cultural reflective supervision to the NDHC team
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Provide strategic guidance on cultural governance, policies and frameworks
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Inform program development and raise awareness of emerging issues across NDHC services
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Deliver cultural learning sessions and workshops for staff
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Build and maintain relationships with ACCO consortium partners and other key stakeholders
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Guide Advocates to provide culturally secure case management,



supporting client safety, self-determination and empowerment
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Provide cultural leadership in trauma assessment, needs identification, risk assessment and safety planning
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Contribute to the NDHC Leadership Team and Aboriginal Reference Group
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Participate in team meetings, supervision and a best-practice, trauma-resilient learning environment
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Selection Criteria
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Relevant tertiary qualification (social work, psychology, social sciences, community services) or 5+ years' equivalent experience
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Demonstrated experience supervising staff supporting clients with cultural and complex needs
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Solid experience delivering trauma-informed, culturally sensitive services
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Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with ability to build effective partnerships
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Sound understanding of community, family connection and systems
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Ability to work effectively across culturally diverse environments
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Proficiency in MS Office and client record management systems
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Knowledge of FDV issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children
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Working With Children Check
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Current National Police Clearance (under 3 months)
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Senior First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
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Current 'C' Class Driver's Licence
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Personal values aligned with KKAC and NDHC
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Understanding of trauma and attachment theory and its relationship to FDV
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Knowledge of government and community resources supporting families affected by FDV/homelessness
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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) (Perth)
🏢 Karla Kuliny Aboriginal
📍 Perth