Cultural Lead - headspace Broome

About the role

headspace Broome is part of a multidisciplinary service model supporting mental health and social and emotional wellbeing for young people aged 12-25 and their families. The Cultural Lead (a 50D role, preferred female) works within the headspace Broome team and reports to the Senior Manager, and supervises the SEWB Worker. The role strengthens cultural security and culturally informed practice, helping link and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people into the service.

Key responsibilities

• Provide cultural leadership so that services are culturally informed, respectful and responsive for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and families.
• Lead the development, implementation and continuous quality improvement of the Cultural Security Framework.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of headspace Broome by upholding cultural safety and embedding social and emotional wellbeing principles.
• Give culturally informed advice to the Senior Manager and multidisciplinary teams.
• Build rapport, engagement and participation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and families.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team, taking part in intake meetings, case reviews, client discussions and cultural consultations.

Required profile

• Aboriginal candidate; Aboriginality is an essential requirement under the Equal Opportunity Act.
• A qualification and/or experience in youth work, Aboriginal health work, social and emotional wellbeing or another relevant health or youth qualification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and social and emotional wellbeing frameworks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of First Nations approaches to healing and wellbeing, including the impacts of colonisation and intergenerational trauma.

What we offer

• Base salary of $105,853 per annum (pro rata).
• Accommodation allowance of $13,000 per annum (pro rata).
• District allowance of $2,920 (single) or $5,840 (double) per annum (pro rata).
• Electricity allowance of $1,400 per annum (pro rata).
• Salary packaging of up to $30,000 per annum.