This is an exciting opportunity for persons who have significant experience working within the domestic and family violence sector. The High-Risk Team First Nations Advisor role aims to provide support and guidance to team members to strengthen their practice around the specific needs of First Nations individuals with consideration of local protocols, languages, and family or kinship groups.

54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that everyone understands their rights. So that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

We champion the children, young people and families we work with. We are inspired by the curiosity and creativity of children and motivated by the love of those who care for them.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve – in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

Where you come in:

In this full-time or part-time permanent position based in Mount Isa your role will make an impact by:

• Providing a high level of cultural expertise of family structures, cultural practices and protocols and knowledge of community connections.
• Bringing knowledge of intersectionality and diversity to develop and maintain respectful relationships with clients and across the service system and community.
• Fostering a commitment to the continuous improvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competence within the team.
• Providing comprehensive advice to ensure culturally appropriate decision making by HRT Team Members.
• Identifying learning and development needs in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practice within the HRT and 54 reasons teams.
• Exercising initiative to maintain and further develop links, cooperation and networks within the Mt Isa HRT communities to improve coordination of service responses to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Participate in support systems within the organisation including staff meetings, team supervision, staff appraisals, and informal contact.
• Maintaining knowledge of current and emerging trends and practices concerning domestic violence and the delivery of domestic violence services and programs to inform and develop appropriate service delivery to meet identified organisational and community needs.

Does this sound like you?

Do you have experience in leading teams and would relish the opportunity to lead a multi-agency team in the provision of integrated, holistic, culturally appropriate safety responses for victims and their children who are at high risk of serious harm or lethality due to domestic or family violence.

This role requires:

• An extensive knowledge and understanding of First Nation cultural customs, lore and protocols, and the diversity of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in regional, rural and remote areas.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching and modelling of culturally sensitive practice to team members.
• Proficient at building and fostering relationships and partnership, sharing knowledge, and delivering training to build the capacity of the sector.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of high risk indicators, protective factors and contra-indicators of possible interventions relating to DFV.
• Understanding and experience working with current legislation (Domestic and Family Violence Act 2012, Child Protection Act 1999), Common Risk Assessment Framework and DFV Information Sharing Guidelines.
• The ability to communicate sensitively and effectively and work well with people.

Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.

54 Reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change.

Our people work from both home and office, with important moments held in-person to foster belonging and support professional development. Our leave provisions include personal, ceremonial and family violence leave as well as the ability to purchase additional leave. Remuneration is benchmarked and we offer full non-profit salary packaging benefits.

Other benefits include:

• Award rate salary (Level 5.1 – $47.50 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you
• Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions
• Additional annual leave options available
• 3 days (pro rata) of gifted festive leave between Christmas and New Year, in addition to regular leave benefits
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP and professional supervision, as well as internal networks to support our diverse workforce,
• Opportunity to work on additional projects alongside business as usual
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities

For more information regarding the employee benefits of the Save the Children Australia group, please follow this link.

Sound interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on the ‘Apply’ section.

Applications close: 4pm AEDT, 6^th of February 2024. Applications will be assessed as they are received.

For more information about this position or a copy of the Position Description, please contact Elvene Whitbread on 0432 053 909 or via email at [email protected]

We strongly encourage candidates who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this role.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it’s straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment – so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know! We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children is a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.