Cultural Liaison Officer

Through cultural programs, therapeutic interventions and working in a restorative manner, the Cultural Liaison Officers also support the cultural training of staff within the detention centre. The team work closely with the Youth Justice Staff to support the behaviour and transition of the young people upon returning to community.

Identified Position

About Us

In the Department of Youth Justice, you will have the opportunity to work together with people, partners and across places to enable young Queenslanders, especially the most vulnerable, to have positive life choices and opportunities.

You will help achieve this vision through developing and delivering initiatives, programs and interventions to:

• Increase community safety and reduce rates of youth offending
• Improve wellbeing of children and young people in and transitioning from youth justice
• Reduce the disproportionate representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in the youth justice system.

The Department of Youth Justice is committed to building an inclusive organisational culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity.

By working with us, you will have the opportunity to work with staff from across the department to resolve complex issues and change life trajectories.

About You

In your new role you will

• Maintain cultural standards of care in case management framework by providing cultural support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people during new inductions, caseworker and transition interviews, program referrals, behaviour development plans, special interest young people and review meetings
• Support the development and implementation of a cultural practice policy within the accommodation units
• Improve the overall cultural competency goals within the operational stream through providing cultural advice and education through cultural knowledge training
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and advocate on behalf of the cultural wellbeing of young people in detention
• Provide cultural mentoring and coaching support for Young People in Detention and model appropriate cultural behaviours and expectations
• Deliver regular group counselling sessions via the yarning circle model to support positive peer collective learning outcomes
• Assist in the delivery of criminogenic programs to address recidivous behaviours and support the delivery of effective reintegration and transition pathways
• Support the recruitment attraction and retention employment strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Assist staff to implement effective cultural safety and inclusion practices and procedures
• Uphold the safety and security requirements as it applies within a regulated environment.

As a West Moreton Youth Detention employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Work-life balance – with flexible working options
• Benefits including up to 12.75% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements
• Career progression opportunities
• The chance to make a difference to Queensland communities

Blue card: this role provides support services to children and young people and therefore will require a valid Blue Card with the organisation. Please refer to the Blue Card Services website ( http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/ ) for further information.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

You can find out more about why it’s so great to work at West Moreton Youth Detention Centre here www.cyjma.qld.gov.au/youth-justice.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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