First Nations Community Development Champion

Interrelate; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrificing and Packaging

Additional paid leave

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Awards & Appreciation

Training, Mentoring, Supervision

Job summary

Interrelate is seeking a First Nations Community Development Worker to join our Wiradjuri country team in Dubbo. The role requires cultural safety, strong relationship-building, and travel to Orange and surrounds.

It is a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2028, 37.5 hours a week, with an hourly rate of $57.72 plus superannuation and salary packaging options. You will work with Elders, families and community members to deliver culturally informed programs, support services, and events that

Qualifications

• Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander background as a genuine occupational qualification.
• Certificate IV in Community Development is highly desirable.
• Experience in community work with First Nations families and children.
• Experience in case management or willingness to develop these skills.
• Understanding of social issues affecting First Nations communities in the local region.
• Experience engaging with First Nations communities and relevant stakeholders.
• Understanding of family separation impacts on First Nations children.

Responsibilities

• Assist First Nations people to access Interrelate services by building referrals and partnerships.
• Develop strategies, networking, and promotion to enhance service access.
• Identify community needs for stronger family relationships and parenting support.
• Organise group seminars, community events, forums, and workshops.
• Facilitate Aboriginal Building Connections training for the community.

Skills

Aboriginality

Community work

Family mediation

Case management

Relationship building

Project management

Group sessions

Community events

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Certificate IV in Community Development

Job description

Interrelate is seeking a First Nations Community Development Worker to join our Wiradjuri country team in Dubbo. The role requires cultural safety, strong relationship-building, and travel to Orange and surrounds.

It is a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2028, 37.5 hours a week, with an hourly rate of $57.72 plus superannuation and salary packaging options. You will work with Elders, families and community members to deliver culturally informed programs, support services, and events that