This position is only open to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent only pursuant to Section 56 (2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, 1984.

Do you have enthusiasm for supporting children and young people to connect with their culture, community, country and identity?

Our Residential Care Directorate is looking for an Aboriginal Adventure Activity Instructor to join their team on a temporary basis. In this role, you will have the ability to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. You will achieve this by developing and delivering programs that will support them in connecting to their community, Country, culture and identity.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Facilitate culturally appropriate activities that focus on emotional, physical, cultural and behavioural development.
• Involve young people in decisions which affect them and consider their options when developing events and activities.
• Determine the individual development needs of children and young people to effectively facilitate activities and events in group settings.
• Establish working relationships with relevant cultural leaders, agencies and communities to share resources and coordinate connected services.
• Identify best practices and alternative options based on literature and research whilst providing advice as required.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in working with vulnerable children and/or young people in a residential or related care setting.
• Expertise in applying culturally responsive child protection practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Knowledge of the political, historical and socioeconomic circumstances that have affected Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and evaluate factors that contribute to the risks for children and young people undertaking activities.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of behaviour change models and adventure therapy to deliver a range of program approaches.

If you're passionate about achieving positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, we encourage you to apply.

Pursuant to Section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act, 1984 only people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Descent may apply for this role.

Qualifications:

• Must have or be willing to obtain within twelve months, one or more specialist qualifications. All Australian National Training Accredited qualifications will be accepted: Basic Skill Sailing Instructor: Yachting Australia, Surf Coach Level 1: Surfing Australia, High Ropes Instructor, Top Rope Guide or Instruct qualification, Bush Walking: easy untracked to remote, Flat-Water Kayak/Canoe Instruction: Australian Canoeing and/or Snorkeling Instructor.
• Hold a CHC40313 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or related discipline is highly desirable or, be required to complete this qualification with an approved DCP training provider within twelve months of commencing employment.
• Hold a current HLTAID012 – Provide Emergency First Aid in an Education Care Setting Unit of Competency.
• Required to maintain a satisfactory psychological suitability assessment to work with children and young people during employment.
• A current Australian driver’s licence (P2 or above) is essential.

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.

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The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.