Cultural Safety Lead—Aboriginal Community Projects

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work that is community-led, impact‑or‑

Professional development opportunities

Six weeks annual leave and fifteen DPL

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress in Alice Springs is seeking a Cultural Project Officer to lead the coordination and implementation of the Cultural Safety and Responsiveness Framework. The role works across divisions to strengthen cultural safety, workforce development, engagement, and organisational capability, partnering with HR, safety, risk, training, and community stakeholders.

The position supports Aboriginal community control and self-determination, requiring travel to remote

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Central Australian Aboriginal cultures, kinship systems, cultural protocols, and community-controlled organisations.
• Demonstrated experience in cultural safety, workforce development, community engagement, project coordination, training, or organisational development.
• Strong communication, facilitation, consultation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to travel to remote communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and implementation of Congress' Cultural Safety and Responsiveness Framework.
• Collaborate across divisions to strengthen cultural safety, Aboriginal workforce development, engagement, and organisational capability.
• Partner closely with Human Resources, Safety, Risk and Compliance, Training and Development, Communications, Managers, Aboriginal Staff, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Cultural knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Communication skills

Independent work

Job description

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress in Alice Springs is seeking a Cultural Project Officer to lead the coordination and implementation of the Cultural Safety and Responsiveness Framework. The role works across divisions to strengthen cultural safety, workforce development, engagement, and organisational capability, partnering with HR, safety, risk, training, and community stakeholders.

The position supports Aboriginal community control and self-determination, requiring travel to remote