Job Description
๐ Specialist Cultural Adviser - Muslim Communities
๐ Werribee | Broadmeadows | Melbourne Office + WFH
๐๏ธ Full-time | 24-Month Fixed-Term Contract
๐ฐ SCHADS Level 5.1-5.3 + Super + Salary Packaging
Tradewind is proud to be partnering with a respected organisation advocating for Muslim women and families to recruit a culturally informed Specialist Cultural Adviser.
This embedded role spans The Orange Door network and partner sites, providing expert cultural guidance and leadership to family violence practitioners and integrated service teams.
๐ Key Responsibilities
Provide expert cultural advice to support Muslim victim-survivors, children, youth, and people using violence (PUV)
Deliver culturally sensitive, faith-aware, and trauma-informed guidance across integrated family violence services
Strengthen access to support for Muslim communities and improve safety and wellbeing outcomes
Promote cultural humility and inclusive practice within multidisciplinary teams
Advocate against systemic and interpersonal racism and bias
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across complex service environments
Support practitioners in working effectively with both victim-survivors and perpetrators
๐ Work Locations
1 day at Werribee Orange Door
2 days at Broadmeadows Orange Door
1 day at the organisation's Melbourne office (Thursday)
1 day working from home (Friday)
๐ About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
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Identify as Muslim, with a strong faith background
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Training in the MARAM Framework
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Lived experience and cultural knowledge to support inclusive, community-led responses
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Strong understanding of the family violence system and dynamic risk factors
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Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Services, or a related field
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Proven ability to work collaboratively across diverse services and advocate for culturally responsive practice
Why work with Tradewind?
Tradewind Australia is Melbourne's fastest-growing agency recruiting for the Social Services sector. We pride ourselves on the strong and long-standing relationships we have formed with our clients and candidates.
How to apply:
To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the Family Services Team on 03 9081 0562.
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
*The Employer considers gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and so we ask that only female applicants apply
