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Aboriginal Mentor

Mid levelPart-timeOfficeDubbo Regional Council, NSW, AustraliaPosted 2 weeks agoVerified 15 hours ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

The Aboriginal Mentor position at Wellington Correctional Centre is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal people in our care. This job plays a vital role in transforming lives and creating safer communities through culturally informed support and engagement. The team thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment, valuing cultural knowledge and shared responsibility.

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You'll be responsible for

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Providing culturally informed support

Provide culturally informed support to Aboriginal offenders, contributing to positive rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes.
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Building relationships

Build and maintain effective relationships with Aboriginal communities, Elders, and Aboriginal organisations to support offender engagement.
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Promoting engagement practices

Promote culturally respectful engagement practices aligned with CSNSW values and objectives.

Key criteria

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Cultural knowledge and experience

Demonstrated experience supporting Aboriginal people in diverse environments.

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Interpersonal skills

Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders effectively.

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Understanding of Aboriginal culture

Strong knowledge of kinship systems and intergenerational trauma impacts.

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4 criteria for this job
Cultural knowledge and experience
Demonstrated experience supporting Aboriginal people in diverse environments.

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Interpersonal skills
Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders effectively.

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Understanding of Aboriginal culture
Strong knowledge of kinship systems and intergenerational trauma impacts.

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Crisis management experience
Experience assisting in crisis situations within community settings.

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