Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Support Specialist. Permanent Full Time Ballina

At Life Without Barriers were all about creating safe supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day we work closely with families carers and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability mental health or those seeking refuge were here to break down barriers and build better lives.

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Job title: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Support Specialist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location:Ballina

About the role

As the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Support Specialist you will play a key role in ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people maintain strong connections to their culture community and identity. You will advocate for children and young people to ensure their voices are heard and supported fostering a strong sense of belonging and cultural pride.

In this role you will establish and sustain meaningful relationships between children and young people Life Without Barriers and local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You will lead the development and implementation of culturally appropriate support plans for children and young people in out-of-home care working in partnership with children and young people their families community members and multidisciplinary care teams.

Travel will be required across the region including Ballina Tweed Heads Grafton Tamworth and Coffs Harbour

Role Requirements

• Certificate 4 or above in Community Services or related discipline
• Drivers Licence
• Extensive knowledge of issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities in contemporary society
• Working knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory environments for areas of business responsibility.
• Demonstrated written communication skills for the creation of reports correspondence and other material
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including peers employees external organisations funding bodies and government agencies.

Benefits:

• Up to $15900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging
• Monthly RDO with a competitive salary
• Discounted private health insurance
• Access to discounts on retail outlets cinemas restaurants and more

Life Without Barriers considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1991) and permitted as a special measure under section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check.

How to Apply:

Include your resume and covering letter in one document click Apply and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Emma Kennedy via

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Applications close at midnight Sunday 15^th February 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.