Aarnja is seeking a motivated person for the role of West Kimberley ARO Cultural Placement Advisor.

The Aboriginal Representative Organisation (“ARO”) Pilot

In October 2021 the Western Australian Parliament passed amendments to the Children and Communities Services 2021; to increase the involvement of Aboriginal people in decision-making processes concerning Aboriginal Children in Care.

Amendments to the Act included provisions for an Aboriginal Representative Organisation (“ARO”) to be consulted before placement arrangement is made for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children in care, and given the opportunity to take part in the preparation and review of Cultural Support Plans for Aboriginal Children in Care.

Aarnja was awarded a two year grant to test the proposed amendments. The pilot will test service delivery and operational readiness of the draft service delivery model which will inform the state wide rollout of ARO services in 2026. We have two roles available with one located in Broome WA and the other in Kununurra WA to assist with delivery across the East and West Districts.

About the Role

The Cultural Placement Advisor is required to provide specialist advice and cultural knowledge to the Department, which will enable a broader and more comprehensive scoping of family to identify culturally connected placements and enhance cultural support planning. In doing so, this position is to develop a sound understanding of child protection processes and a strong working relationship with the Department that is built on trust and respect.

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