Lead with culture. Walk alongside teams. Help create stronger outcomes for children, young people and families.
Parkerville Children and Youth Care is looking for an experienced, values-led leader who is passionate about culture, community and strengthening practice to join us as Cultural Practice Manager.
This is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position
This is a full-time role, based across our Midland, Burswood and Armadale sites, with travel across metropolitan services as required.
This role works across teams, programs and leaders to strengthen culturally safe, trauma-informed and reflective practice across Community Services.
About the Role
As Cultural Practice Manager, you will play a key role in
strengthening practice capability and embedding culturally responsive,
therapeutic and child-safe approaches across the organisation.
You will work closely with operational leaders and
multidisciplinary teams to provide specialist advice, reflective support and
practice guidance that improves outcomes for children, young people and
families impacted by trauma and adversity.
This is a leadership role that requires someone who can lead
through relationships, build trust, and support teams in practical and
meaningful ways.
You will contribute to practice development, workforce
capability, service improvement initiatives and complex case discussions, while
helping ensure cultural safety remains central to how we work.
What You’ll Bring
- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal
culture, community and culturally safe practice, with the ability to apply this
knowledge in meaningful and respectful ways across services and teams.
- Demonstrated
leadership experience within community services, child protection, family
support, mental health or related sectors
- Strong
understanding of trauma-informed, culturally safe and therapeutic practice
frameworks
- Experience
coaching, mentoring or guiding multidisciplinary teams
- Experience
developing and facilitating cultural awareness training, learning
opportunities or reflective practice sessions that strengthen cultural
understanding and capability across teams and services
- Confidence
influencing practice and supporting reflective learning conversations
- Strong
relationship-building and communication skills
- The
ability to balance strategic thinking with practical, hands-on support
- A
deep commitment to child safeguarding, inclusion and continuous
improvement
About Parkerville
At Parkerville Children and Youth Care, we support children, young people and families to address the impacts of trauma and build the skills and capacity to become the best versions of themselves.
We are a growing organisation that values diversity, lived experience and continuous learning. Our people genuinely care about the work, each other and achieving better outcomes for children and families.
What We Offer
- Level 7 SCHADS: $119,000 – $124,000 with salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year
- Flexible
working arrangements
- Modern
facilities across all sites, including onsite gym facilities at Midland
- Ongoing
professional development and reflective practice support
- Employee
Assistance Program (EAP)
- The
opportunity to be part of meaningful, values-driven work that creates real
impact
Ready to Apply?
Applications close Wednesday 28 May 2026. Interviews are
anticipated to be held on Wednesday 3 June 2026. We will review applications
as they come in and may not wait until the closing date.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people to apply. We value lived experience, cultural knowledge and community
connection, and recognise the important role these bring to strengthening
outcomes for children, young people and families.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter
outlining your suitability for the role.
If you would like a yarn about the role, please email
Breanna Jackson-Reid on breanna.jacksonreid@parkerville.org.au. If you have access or support requirements,
please contact recruitment@parkerville.org.au.
Parkerville Children and Youth Care is committed to a
diverse and inclusive workplace where all staff feel safe, respected and
supported to be their authentic selves.
All appointments are subject to a Working With Children
Check, National Police Clearance, Department of Communities Check and proof of
working rights.
