Job description
- Exciting newly created role
- Traralgon location
- Part Time (60.8 hours per fortnight), ongoing
Are you a passionate and culturally aware individual with a vision for the future? We’re on the lookout for a dedicated Youth AOD Aboriginal Cultural Advisor to join our team at GYRRP (Gippsland Youth Residential Rehabilitation Program) in Traralgon.
In this role, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing culturally sensitive support and guidance to young people on their journey to recovery. Your cultural expertise and commitment will be instrumental in helping these individuals reconnect with their heritage and find a path to healing.
In this role you will also:
- Serve as a culturally competent bridge between the young clients and the program, fostering trust and understanding.
- Provide culturally appropriate counselling and support to young people facing AOD issues.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a sensitive and holistic approach to care.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of relevant educational programs.
- Facilitate connections between clients and their Aboriginal heritage, helping them rediscover their cultural identity.
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What’s on offer
In addition to receiving a salary paid under the SCHCADS Award plus superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.
There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program, as well as 10 week’s paid parental leave benefit.
About you
You will have a bachelor qualification in AOD counselling, social work, or a related field as well as:
- A strong cultural connection and deep understanding of Aboriginal heritage and values.
- Previous experience working with Aboriginal youth in the context of AOD counselling.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a diverse team.
- Compassion, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach to client care.
How to Apply
If you are a culturally aware and forward-thinking individual, eager to make a positive difference in the lives of young Aboriginal people facing AOD challenges, click APPLY NOW to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly.
We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.
If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Sarah Drager, Manager – Gippsland Youth Resi Rehab via email – [email protected], using the subject line: Youth AOD Aboriginal Cultural Advisor – Traralgon enquiry via EthicalJobs.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.