Senior Manager Cultural Practice

Lead with culture. Walk alongside teams. Help create stronger outcomes for children, young people and families.

Parkerville Children and Youth Care is looking for an experienced, values-led leader who is passionate about culture, community and strengthening practice to join us as Cultural Practice Manager.

This is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position

This is a full-time role, based across our Midland, Burswood and Armadale sites, with travel across metropolitan services as required.

This role works across teams, programs and leaders to strengthen culturally safe, trauma-informed and reflective practice across Community Services.

About the Role

As Cultural Practice Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening practice capability and embedding culturally responsive, therapeutic and child-safe approaches across the organisation.

You will work closely with operational leaders and multidisciplinary teams to provide specialist advice, reflective support and practice guidance that improves outcomes for children, young people and families impacted by trauma and adversity.

This is a leadership role that requires someone who can lead through relationships, build trust, and support teams in practical and meaningful ways.  

You will contribute to practice development, workforce capability, service improvement initiatives and complex case discussions, while helping ensure cultural safety remains central to how we work.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture, community and culturally safe practice, with the ability to apply this knowledge in meaningful and respectful ways across services and teams.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within community services, child protection, family support, mental health or related sectors
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed, culturally safe and therapeutic practice frameworks
• Experience coaching, mentoring or guiding multidisciplinary teams
• Experience developing and facilitating cultural awareness training, learning opportunities or reflective practice sessions that strengthen cultural understanding and capability across teams and services
• Confidence influencing practice and supporting reflective learning conversations
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical, hands-on support
• A deep commitment to child safeguarding, inclusion and continuous improvement

About Parkerville

At Parkerville Children and Youth Care, we support children, young people and families to address the impacts of trauma and build the skills and capacity to become the best versions of themselves.

We are a growing organisation that values diversity, lived experience and continuous learning. Our people genuinely care about the work, each other and achieving better outcomes for children and families.

What We Offer

• Level 7 SCHADS: $119,000 - $124,000 with salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Modern facilities across all sites, including onsite gym facilities at Midland
• Ongoing professional development and reflective practice support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The opportunity to be part of meaningful, values-driven work that creates real impact

Ready to Apply?

Applications close Wednesday 28 May 2026. Interviews are anticipated to be held on Wednesday 3 June 2026. We will review applications as they come in and may not wait until the closing date.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We value lived experience, cultural knowledge and community connection, and recognise the important role these bring to strengthening outcomes for children, young people and families.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

If you would like a yarn about the role, please email Breanna Jackson-Reid on breanna.jacksonreid@parkerville.org.au.  If you have access or support requirements, please contact recruitment@parkerville.org.au.

Parkerville Children and Youth Care is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where all staff feel safe, respected and supported to be their authentic selves.

All appointments are subject to a Working With Children Check, National Police Clearance, Department of Communities Check and proof of working rights.