The Cultural Trainer is an identified position for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidate. This is an exception under NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 Section 14(d) for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
Are you passionate about making a difference through education and cultural engagement? Dive into an exciting opportunity with the MacKillop Seasons team! We're on the lookout for a vibrant and dedicated Cultural Trainer to bring our Seasons for Healing and Seasons of Growth programs to life!
About the role This position is situated within the MacKillop Seasons team, managed by the MacKillop Clinical Services unit, and is responsible for change and loss education programs.
The Cultural Trainer will train Companions in the Seasons for Healing program and where appropriate Seasons of Growth programs.
The role of Cultural Trainer is to facilitate and deliver training workshops and professional learning sessions for the Seasons of Healing program and where appropriate the Seasons of Growth suite of programs through face-to-face delivery in community and when required online.
The Cultural Trainer reports to the Lead – National Partnerships, MacKillop Seasons. The Cultural Trainer will be supported culturally by MacKillop's Cultural Specialist and Cultural Engagement Officer.
Key Selection Criteria: To be successful in this role, you will have:
A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and values and an awareness of the current challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities affecting challenges to navigate loss, change and grief.The ability to share Indigenous knowledges on change, loss and grief to enhance the Seasons of Healing program experience, providing participants with a culturally sensitive and informed learning experience.The ability to operate under limited direction and as a member of a Cultural Trainers team or independently.Ability to facilitate learning through effective small group processes in face-to-face and online environments and the ability to differentiate between an educational process and a therapeutic process.Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application. For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.
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Our offer: Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)Ongoing Career Development, Education and TrainingEmployee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching, emotional support and yarning circles for First Nations employees for work and personal challengesClick HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.You must have a: Valid and current Driver's Licence;Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);Valid Employee Working with Children Check;Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed/client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.Our Commitment: MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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