Cultural Practice Lead – South

Are you an Aboriginal person with strong cultural knowledge, community connections and a passion for supporting our kids and families? 

We’re looking for a Cultural Practice Lead who can walk alongside our teams and help make sure Aboriginal children and young people remain strong in culture, family, community and Country.

Join Parkerville Children and Youth Care as our Cultural Practice Lead across our South Region. This is a genuinely place-based role where your cultural knowledge, leadership, relationships and understanding of community will be valued. 

You’ll be part of Parkerville’s Cultural Safety, Practice and Partnerships team, working alongside other Aboriginal cultural practitioners and leaders to strengthen culturally safe practice across the organisation. 

This is a full-time role based across our Rockingham and Armadale sites, with some travel to other Parkerville sites as required. 

What you’ll do 

• Provide cultural guidance, consultation and practice support to teams working alongside Aboriginal children, young people and families 
• Lead and support cultural planning for Aboriginal children and young people 
• Provide cultural supervision, coaching and mentoring to staff 
• Build and strengthen relationships with ACCOs, Elders and Aboriginal communities 
• Help shape culturally safe practice, frameworks and service delivery 
• Advocate for the importance of culture, family, community and Country in the lives of Aboriginal children and young people 
• Bring an Aboriginal cultural lens to practice conversations and decision-making across our services 

What we offer 

• A dedicated Cultural Safety, Practice and Partnerships team  
• Aboriginal leadership and colleagues to work alongside  
• A role where your cultural knowledge and community relationships are genuinely valued  
• Opportunities to work alongside Elders, ACCOs and Aboriginal communities  
• The opportunity to influence practice and decision-making across Parkerville  
• Cultural supervision and support  
• Flexibility to meet cultural, family and community responsibilities  
• SCHADS Level 6 – $115,339–$120,437 + super  
• Salary packaging and flexible working arrangements  
• Professional development and opportunities to grow your leadership 

Who we’re looking for 

We’re looking for an Aboriginal person who brings strong cultural knowledge, connection to community and an understanding of the strengths and needs of Aboriginal children, young people and families. 

You might already be working in cultural practice, community services, child and family services or another related area. You may also bring significant cultural and community knowledge gained outside of formal roles. 

Knowledge and understanding of the Department of Communities child protection system, processes and practice would be highly regarded, particularly an understanding of how these systems impact Aboriginal children, families and communities. This is desirable, rather than essential. 

We recognise that cultural knowledge, community connection and lived experience don’t always come with a formal qualification. We value the different knowledge, skills and experiences Aboriginal people bring to this work. 

If you’re interested in the role but aren’t sure whether you meet every requirement, we’d still encourage you to have a yarn with us. 

This is an identified position.This position is identified for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement of the role. 

Want to have a yarn first? 

We know a job ad doesn’t tell you everything about a role or an organisation. 

If you’re interested but want to know more before applying, you’re welcome to have a confidential yarn with Breanna Jackson-Reid, Executive Manager – Cultural Safety, Practice and Partnerships, at breanna.jacksonreid@parkerville.org.au. 

We’d particularly encourage you to get in touch if the role interests you but you’re not sure whether your experience fits. 

Interested? 

Apply with your resume and a short cover letter telling us a little about yourself, your experience and why you’re interested in the role. 

Applications close 31 August 2026. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and may progress suitable candidates before the closing date.

All appointments are subject to relevant screening checks, including Department of Communities screening, National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.