Palmerston Association - Aboriginal People and Culture Advisor

Palmerston Association – Aboriginal People and Culture Advisor

Permanent Part Time – 3 days per week or equivalent (eg. school hours across more days).

Location: Subiaco

About Us

Palmerston Association is a leading and respected not for profit provider of alcohol and other drug services. We have a rich and proud history of providing support through a range of services including counselling, groups, residential rehabilitation, and educational initiatives.

About the role

Aboriginal People and Culture Advisor is responsible for advising and implementing strategies for recruitment of and development for Aboriginal employees at Palmerston. The role has a direct focus and impact on the attraction and retention of Aboriginal employees, providing consultation to hiring managers, assisting line managers in performance matters for Aboriginal employees, as well as reviewing and improving  people-related structures and programs from a cultural lens. Placed within People & Culture, the role works closely with Palmerston’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group, Aboriginal staff forum, and wider leadership team to support Palmerston’s strategic cultural objectives.

Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position (section [50D] of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984)

About you

The successful applicant will have;

• Demonstrated experience in people and culture and / or learning and development
• Experience in understanding Aboriginal culture and wellbeing
• Knowledge of employment practices (recruitment, employee relations, performance development)
• Demonstrated high level of cultural competency with an ability to support and build culturally safe work environments
• Ability to work independently when required, as well as in a team, collaborating with other staff and stakeholders to share information and collectively build knowledge.

To view the JDF visit our website.

https://www.palmerston.org.au/jobs/aboriginal-people-and-culture-advisor/

Benefits

• Excellent salary packaging options, receive up to $15,900 plus additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
• 5 days life and wellness leave (pro rata)
• 9 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer and 2 weeks paid leave for the partner of the primary carer after 12 months continuous service
• Partial access to long service leave after 5 years continuous service
• Flexible, family orientated working conditions
• Opportunities to join and get involved in various working groups such as the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group (RAP), Rainbow Community Initiative Committee, Environmental Working Group and the Disability Access Inclusion Policy Working Group.
• 2 days paid and 8 days unpaid cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
• Aboriginal Staff Forum for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to connect and collaborate

How to apply

If this sounds like the role for you then click on the apply button on seek! Alternatively you can submit your application at one of our branches.

https://www.seek.com.au/job/76671135?ref=cm-ui

In your application please ensure that you:

• Submit your resume
• Submit your cover letter addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the JDF
• Complete all application questions

Closing date: Tuesday 6th August 2024.

Shortlisting will commence straightaway, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

The successful candidate must possess a National Police Clearance that was obtained within 3 months, and a valid WA Working with Children Check.

For further information on the position please contact Vikki Donnelly on 0451 019 838 or email [email protected]

We seek and welcome diversity and a breadth of experience and backgrounds in our teams. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

Palmerston is currently preparing for accreditation for Rainbow Tick as part of our ongoing commitment to delivering safe and inclusive services for LGBTQI+ people.

If you would like to have a yarn on what it’s like to work at Palmerston as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander employee at Palmerston please contact Wayne Ryder on 08 9399 5344 or [email protected]

We seek and welcome diversity and a breadth of experience and backgrounds in our teams. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

Palmerston is currently preparing for accreditation for Rainbow Tick as part of our ongoing commitment to delivering safe and inclusive services for LGBTQI+ people.