Engagment & Wellbeing Manager

NAISDA Dance College; Gosford; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Extra annual and cultural leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NAISDA Dance College is seeking a senior leader to guide student wellbeing and engagement across the full student journey. The role focuses on developing outreach, strengthening pathways into NAISDA, and building strong relationships with students, families, communities and external providers.

You will lead accommodation services, wellbeing programs and critical incident responses, while ensuring cultural protocols are upheld and reporting informs continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Welfare, Social Work, Psychology or similar.
• Demonstrated experience leading and delivering integrated student support or wellbeing services.
• Strong understanding of, and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
• Proven leadership capability with experience managing teams and driving outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to implement programs and frameworks and drive change.
• High level organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Current NSW driver’s licence.
• Willingness to work outside of standard work hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage student wellbeing, engagement and support services across the full student journey.
• Develop and implement an outreach and engagement framework, resources and programs to strengthen student pathways into NAISDA.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students, families, communities and external service providers.
• Lead, manage and develop accommodation services, including NAISDA’s homestay and on-campus living programs.
• Lead wellbeing, life skills and support programs to enhance student experience and outcomes.
• Manage health, wellbeing and critical incident responses, including after-hours and one‑on‑one student support as required.
• Manage student grievance and behaviour processes in line with NAISDA policy and procedures.
• Provide strategic advice, reporting and planning to support continuous improvement and the integrity of cultural protocols across NAISDA.
• Lead, support and develop the Engagement and Wellbeing Team.

Education

Degree in Welfare, Social Work, Psychology or similar

Job description

This opportunity is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

under Section 126 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

About NAISDA

NAISDA is Australia’s leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts training organisation. In 2026, we celebrate 50 years of shaping Strong Lives, Vibrant Communities and Creative Futures through dance and performing arts education.

What You’ll Do

Lead and manage student wellbeing, engagement and support services across the full student journey

Develop and implement an outreach and engagement framework, resources and programs to strengthen student pathways into NAISDA

Build and maintain strong relationships with students, families, communities and external service providers

Lead, manage and develop accommodation services, including NAISDA’s homestay and on-campus living programs

Lead wellbeing, life skills and support programs to enhance student experience and outcomes

Manage health, wellbeing and critical incident responses, including after-hours and one‑on‑one student support as required

Manage student grievance and behaviour processes in line with NAISDA policy and procedures

Provide strategic advice, reporting and planning to support continuous improvement and the integrity of cultural protocols across NAISDA

Lead, support and develop the Engagement and Wellbeing Team

About You

You must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply under section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

Degree in Welfare, Social Work, Psychology or similar

Demonstrated experience leading and delivering integrated student support or wellbeing services

Strong understanding of, and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities

Proven leadership capability with experience managing teams and driving outcomes

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships

Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to implement programs and frameworks and drive change

High level organisational skills and attention to detail

Current NSW driver’s licence

Willingness to work outside of standard work hours when required

Why You Should Join NAISDA

Purpose‑led work contributing to First Nations self-determination

Culturally safe and creative workplace with staff health and wellbeing program

Flexible workplace with paid parental leave, extra annual and cultural leave

Formalised professional and cultural development and training

Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

Parkland campus with connections to communities nationally

This role will require a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

We work together to shape Strong Lives, Vibrant Communities and Creative Futures, grounded in culture, connection and care. Every NAISDA voice contributes to carrying our vision, purpose and values forward.