Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Support Specialist. Permanent Part Time - Kalgoorlie

• Join our Child, Youth & Family team in Kalgoorlie
• Be a strong cultural voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in out-of-home care
• Generous Employee Benefits: Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!

At Life Without Barriers, we recognise the importance of culture, family, community and connection to Country for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.

We are committed to listening to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, working in genuine partnership with communities and valuing the cultural knowledge, experience and connections Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff bring to our teams.

• →Develop and implement cultural support plans that strengthen children's connections to culture, family, community and Country.
• →Advocate for children and young people, ensuring their cultural needs and voices are represented in decisions about their care.
• →Work alongside Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to support the transition of Aboriginal children and young people in out-of-home care.
• →Provide cultural advice and recommendations as an Aboriginal Independent Panel Member on carer and intake panels.
• →Visit children, young people and carers to provide cultural guidance and support, including during placement breakdowns.
• →Build positive relationships with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, families, Elders and community organisations.

• Certificate IV or higher in Community Services or a related discipline.
• Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
• Experience working with individuals, families or communities, ideally supporting children and young people in out-of-home care.
• Strong cultural knowledge and understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities.
• Ability to build positive, respectful relationships and work collaboratively with families, communities and other service providers.
• Ability to provide details of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural referee who can speak to your cultural knowledge, community understanding and ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, WA Working with Children Check and WA Child Protection Check DCP395.

Life Without Barriers considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section s 50 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact us via recruitment@lwb.org.au

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

Advertised: 27 Oct 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 23:55 W. Australia Standard Time

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