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• Women's and Children's Health Network, Child and Family Health Service - Mount Gambier  - 5290
• Salary -
• Classification  - ASO4 - $76,561 to $80,256 per annum + superannuation
• Part Time  - Ongoing

Join our Dynamic Team as an Aboriginal Cultural Child and Family Support Consultant

Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) is searching for a Referral Unit Officer to join Child and Family Health Service team during an exciting time of growth and innovation.

As the leading provider of specialist care for children, women, babies, and young people in SA, WCHN offers state-of-the-art healthcare and a wide range of community-based services that reach families across the state.

In the role of Aboriginal Cultural Child and Family Support Consultant you will focus on:

• Leadership in Collaboration: Takes a proactive lead in engaging Aboriginal families, working closely with an inter-professional team to ensure culturally sensitive support is provided to Aboriginal infants, children, and their families, fostering trust and respect within the community.
• Empowering Families: Ensures Aboriginal families are fully informed of the diverse range of services offered by CaFHS and local community resources, offering tailored assistance to navigate and access these services to meet their unique needs.
• Promoting a Positive Team Environment: Actively contributes to a team culture of positivity, continuous learning, and development, while prioritizing employee safety and welfare, respecting cultural and personal differences, and encouraging innovative solutions to challenges.
• Cultural Mentorship and Consultancy: Provides expert cultural consultancy and mentorship to team members, advising on appropriate cultural protocols, communication strategies, and fostering sensitivity to the unique needs of Aboriginal families to enhance service delivery and engagement.

Who You Are

You are a passionate and results-driven leader with a proven track record of achieving strategic and operational success within healthcare or community services. You thrive in dynamic, complex environments and embody the Women’s and Children’s Health Network’s CREATE values- Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and Together for Excellence. Your leadership fosters a culture of inclusivity, engagement, and continuous excellence.

Experience in child health, early development, or family services will be highly valued. Most importantly, you deeply commitment to ensuring every child in South Australia has the best start in life.

Be Part of Something Transformational

Join CaFHS and help shape the future of child and family health at a time of renewal and innovation. If you are ready to lead with vision, compassion, and strategic expertise, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of South Australia’s children and families.

Exciting Benefits for your Career with Us!

• Relocation financial support: We’re open to discussing relocation assistance to make your move easier - subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact our enquires person for further information.
• Generous Salary Package: Enjoy a range of benefits including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (mortgage, rent, utilise, groceries) + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year. Click here for more information
• Fitness Passport: Stay active and healthy with access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia for you and your family.
• Leave & Development: Benefit from generous leave provisions and plenty of opportunities for professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program: We’ve got your back, with support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program

Take the next step in your career with us and enjoy all these fantastic perks!

Application Process and Special Conditions

Ready to take the next steps in your career? To learn more about this role, including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements, simply check out the attached role description and review our helpful document checklists below!

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Applicant Documents Checklist

 To apply, attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and include your résumé/curriculum vitae before clicking 'Submit Application'. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your application, as the system will time out after one hour of inactivity.

Don’t miss your chance to join our incredible team – apply today!

Other Important Information

The South Australian public sector is all about diversity and flexibility! We encourage part-time applicants and welcome you to explore the flexible working options available for this role.

Looking for tips on how to apply and stand out? Visit our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or, if you're an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide for all the details!

We also strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply. Your unique perspective and experience are valued here!

Enquiries

Verity Timms

Regional team Manager Country South

Phone: 08 81618462

E-mail: verity.timms@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Monday, 31^st March 2025 at 11:55pm

Attachments:     Aboriginal Cultural Child and Family Support Consultant.pdf