Location: WA
Arrangement: Full-Time
Salary: $85k - $99k Per Annum

There are multiple role opportunities available to provide community, mental health and youth support, at multiple locations within WA.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will:

Be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal cultures, kinship systems, community dynamics and culturally responsive practices.
Experience engaging respectfully and collaboratively with Aboriginal families, Elders and communities.
Minimum Certificate III in Youth Work, Community Services or a related discipline, or currently progressing towards an equivalent qualification.

Relevant diploma or tertiary qualifications are highly regarded.
Applicants with relevant lived experience, cultural expertise and a demonstrated commitment to pursuing formal study will also be considered.
Demonstrated experience, preferably 1–2 years, working within the social services, youth support, community services or related sectors.

Experience developing and maintaining positive relationships with young people, families and community stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Aboriginal families and communities to support positive outcomes.

Understanding of the issues affecting young people involved with, or at risk of entering, the youth justice system.

Knowledge of criminogenic factors contributing to youth offending and the social, cultural and environmental influences affecting young people.
Understanding of the impacts of family and domestic violence on Aboriginal children, young people and families.

Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills,



with the ability to engage effectively and respectfully with young people, families, Elders and stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain qualified boundaries, exercise sound judgement and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to build trust, provide mentoring and foster safe, supportive and positive relationships.

Mandatory Requirements:

- Be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
Current National Police Certificate/Clearance, issued within the required validity period.
Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or demonstrated eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
Current and valid Western Australian driver’s licence.
Access to a reliable vehicle, where required for the position.

Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Therefore, only applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered.

How to Apply:
To apply, click the Apply Now button and send your up-to-date resume, for a confidential discussion call us now on 02 •••• •133.

This advertisement may remain live after the role has closed. Applications submitted after the closing date may be considered for similar vacancies.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Our Commitment
We are committed to inclusive and culturally safe recruitment practices and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and career stages. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

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