The Role:
Are you an Aboriginal Cultural Specialist keen to join a team committed to making positive change in the community? Join the Breathing Space team - the dedicated residential men’s behaviour change program striving to foster safer environments for women, children, and men across Western Australia.
As the Aboriginal Cultural Specialist, you will
provide cultural advice to breathing space support staff,
run cultural workshops, healing and connection to program participants.
Ensure all service delivery is culturally appropriate and that Aboriginal ways of working is at the forefront of service delivery with Aboriginal men who choose to use violence and abuse.
Support and guide Breathing Space staff to ensure a culturally safe service is provided to maximise the safety of victim-survivors and their children.
This role is offered as permanent full-time 10 - days per fortnight or part time - 6 days per fortnight.
Let’s have a yarn and see what flexible hours work best for you. Call our Recruitment Advisor -Madeline Dwyer on 6370 0078 to find out more.
At Communicare, we are deeply committed to Reconciliation. Our vision is a society that values the cultures and heritage of First Nations Peoples, respects the land and waters, and upholds justice and equity for all Australians. We strive to embed the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across all levels of our organisation. From service delivery to strategic direction, we honour their histories, cultures, and perspectives in shaping our work.
Established in 1977, Communicare has grown into a dynamic not-for-profit organisation dedicated to building strong, safe communities. We provide hope and opportunities for individuals to reach their full potential by inspiring, supporting, and empowering them to live a life of their choice in an inclusive society. While we have evolved over the past 45 years, our core values—Everyone is Welcome, Stronger Together, Doing What We Say, and Above & Beyond—remain at the heart of everything we do.
To learn more about Communicare’s Commitment to Reconciliation, click the link below
https://www.communicare.org.au/who-we-are/about-us/reconciliation/
Selection Criteria
Essential:
Under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position.
Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling or Psychology with a specialisation in Family Violence, and/or significant experience in the family and domestic violence sector.
Ability to engage with Aboriginal individuals and families and work in partnership with them to achieve their goals using a variety of intervention strategies from a range of theoretical models.
Ability to establish strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including the local Aboriginal community.
Well-developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Satisfactory Police Clearance (no older than 6 months).
Unrestricted Drivers Licence
Current WWC Check Card or willingness to obtain.
Desirable:
Relevant experience in a similar role, including in engaging with victim-survivor of Family Domestic Violence and Abuse.
Some case management and coordination skills and experience in completing assessments, case planning, and goal setting with families.
Demonstrated experience in providing place-based support services to programs, individuals and families.
Understanding of databases and systems to record, monitor and report on service activity.
Experience working within Men’s Behaviour Change Programs.
What we can offer you
Generous NFP salary packaging opportunities (option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum)
$20,000 Living Allowance (conditions apply)
$5,000 Relocation Allowance (conditions apply)
Extra Leave - 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part time)
Paid parental leave policy and return to work incentives
Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA) leave, financial assistance and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.
Discounted Health Insurance with HBF
Free, confidential counselling services for you and your direct family through our Employee Assistance Program
Annual Flu Vaccination Program
How to apply
Please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses our Selection Criteria. Applications close 16th April 2025.
Communicare encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Short listing will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.