We are looking for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Mentor to champion the cultural identity, connection, and wellbeing of children and young people in our Out of Home Care and Home Stretch programs.
About Uplyft
Uplyft (formerly Wanslea) is aleading provider of services for children, young people, and families across Western Australia. Founded in 1943, we have now expanded to offer a wide range of programs and services that support children, young people and families at
every stage of life.
Why join Uplyft?
At Uplyft, your work makes a real difference. You won’t just have a job — you will support children, young people, and families, helping to build safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.
We value people who bring their whole selves to work. Our team reflects our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, where differences are celebrated and every voice matters.
Joining Uplyft means being part of a professional, purpose-driven organisation where your skills, ideas, and compassion help transform lives every day.
- Fixed Term part-time position 30/06/2027 (18.75 hours per week – Tuesday to Thursday)
- Based at our Bentley Office with free parking on site
- Salary starting from $102,569.10 per annum (pro rata) plus superannuation
- Opportunity to salary package
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Additional paid break between Christmas and New Year
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Amazing people and rewarding team culture with highly capable and welcoming colleagues
About the Role
Working in partnership with the Cultural Practice Lead, you will support the cultural identity, safety, wellbeing, and connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in our OOHC and Home Stretch programs. You will provide cultural mentoring, guidance, and advocacy to children, young people, and staff, helping to ensure culturally safe and responsive practice across services.
The role supports the development of cultural plans, facilitates reflective cultural learning opportunities for staff, and works collaboratively with the Community Services leadership team and sector partners to strengthen culturally responsive outcomes for children, young people, and families.
This is an identified position and a genuine occupational requirement exists for the successful applicant to be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in accordance with Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, with strong connections to community and culture.
- A degree in Social Work, Human Services, Community Development or a related discipline, and/or significant relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal children, young people and families, particularly those experiencing complex challenges including child protection, mental health, crisis, and family functioning issues.
- Strong knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principles and culturally responsive practice within the community services sector.
- Experience providing cultural mentoring, supervision, guidance and support to staff and stakeholders.
- Well-established relationships and networks within Aboriginal communities, with the ability to advocate for culturally strong outcomes.
- Highly developed communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, families, communities and a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Apply Now
Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Position Description.
For any queries please contact Skye Upton on 08 9245 2441
To learn more about Uplyft visit: http://www.uplyft.org.au.
Uplyft reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your
application as soon as possible.
Uplyft encourages applicant from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.
Uplyft is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
