First Nations Cultural Advisor | Five Bridges
About Us
Five Bridges is a leading not-for-profit organisation delivering community-led services across Queensland. We work in partnership with government and community stakeholders to improve safety, wellbeing, and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through culturally informed, person-centred practice.
We are committed to strengthening cultural capability across service systems and supporting safer communities through collaboration, advocacy, and respect.
About the Role
Five Bridges is seeking a First Nations Cultural Advisor to join the Redlands High Risk Team (HRT). This full-time role is based in Beenleigh, with regular travel across the Redlands and surrounding areas.
As a Cultural Advisor, you will provide critical cultural guidance and advocacy within a multi-agency response to domestic and family violence. You will support culturally safe decision-making, strengthen service responses, and ensure First Nations perspectives, protocols, and kinship considerations are embedded in case planning and practice.
This role supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victim-survivors and people using violence across the Redlands catchment.
Your Responsibilities
- Attend and actively contribute to weekly High Risk Team meetings
- Provide cultural advice and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
- Support culturally appropriate case management and service responses
- Build strong networks with culturally safe DFV and community support services
- Work collaboratively with HRT case workers and partner agencies
- Contribute to continuous improvement of cultural capability and service delivery
About You
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (genuine occupational requirement)
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Knowledge of domestic and family violence dynamics and systems
- Relevant qualifications or significant experience in human services or DFV
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organisational skills
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills
- Current open C Class Driver’s Licence
- Police Check and Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain)
Why Five Bridges?
- Meaningful, culturally led work supporting safer communities
- Collaborative, values-driven and inclusive team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- NFP salary packaging / salary sacrificing benefits
If you are passionate about cultural advocacy and strengthening DFV responses for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of a team making a genuine difference through culturally informed practice.
