First Nations Cultural Specialist - KatherineAbout the role Our First Nations team are actively sourcing a Cultural Specialist to join their team in Katherine on a casual basis. This role will see you working up to 38 hours per week and your core responsibility is to support the delivery of our First Nations programs to ensure our First Nations residents and clients remain connected to their culture and country. You will provide strong advocacy to ensure their voices are heard and maintain a feeling of connection and belonging.
This role would suit a self-starter who is proactive and able to work independently. You will be comfortable working casual hours on a flexible roster. Some travel across the NT may be required in this role.
Benefits of working for us 25% casual loading included in your hourly rate.Annual pay increases in accordance with our current Enterprise Agreement.Salary Packaging options through CBB.Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning Platform.Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support.Skills & experience To be considered for this role, we are looking for the following experience and qualifications:
Ability to speak local language and communicate effectively with ATSI people.Demonstrated sensitivity to the cultural requirements of Indigenous people and their families.Ability to use initiative and work autonomously with sound judgement.Prior experience working preferably within a not-for-profit environment supporting First Nations.About the business Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is a not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provides services including Residential Care, Home Care, School Nutrition, and Early Learning Childhood programs in the Northern Territory.
Our Vision is to passionately pursue new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River, with our purpose being to genuinely connect with the communities we serve and enable our clients with agency, pride, and dignity.
Our people are at the centre of our organisation, and ensuring we have the right people in the right roles is key to the success of our Consumer-Centered Service Delivery.
Before applying, you need to have the following A current resume demonstrating the required experience and 2 x references.A National Police Check dated within the last 3 months.A NDIS Screening check or proof of application.Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people, and cultures.
ARRCS is committed to engagement with people of all ages, from varying backgrounds, cultures, and nationalities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with lived experience of disability, people from CALD and the LGBTQI+ communities to submit their applications. To discuss this opportunity further, please contact our Talent Acquisition team via or phone .
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