Coordinator, Cultural Safety
Job Location:
Palmerston - Australia
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Job Summary
At YWCA Australia we are committed to culturally safe and inclusive this newly created role the Coordinator Cultural Safety will provide leadership strategic coordination and expert advice to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety across the Northern Territory region.
- Location: Darwin (Palmerston) - Larrakia Country
- Employment Type: Ongoing Part-time or Full-time with flexible work pattern available.
- Salary: Social & Community Services 6 $58.37 to $60.95 per hour Super
- Benefits: Salary packaging up to $18550 career development paid parental leave
- Identified role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
About YWCA Australia
For over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing community programs and purpose is making young womens leadership and womens housing our priority for gender equity in Australia. Learn more about us here.
About this opportunity
The Coordinator Cultural Safety plays a critical role in strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety across YWCA programs in the Northern Territory. Providing strategic leadership and trusted cultural advice the role supports culturally responsive practice policy and service delivery and ensures the ongoing implementation and improvement of the YWCA Cultural Safety Framework.
- Lead the coordination implementation and ongoing improvement of the Cultural Safety Framework including action planning measures and reporting.
- Provide trusted high-level cultural advice to leaders and teams supporting respectful engagement decision making and change.
- Support the establishment and coordination of the Cultural Advisory Body and strengthen culturally responsive governance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Traditional Owners Elders Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and Land Councils.
- Embed cultural safety across policy practice service design and workforce capability including coordinating cultural safety training pathways.
Youll be a great fit if you have:
- Strong knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures histories kinship systems community dynamics and protocols particularly within the Northern Territory context.
- Demonstrated experience influencing organisational culture building workforce capability and driving strategic and systems level change.
- High-level problem solving skills with the ability to navigate culturally complex matters using trauma informed and culturally safe approaches.
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships with staff Elders Traditional Owners Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and external partners.
- Clear adaptable communication skills and strong interpersonal capacity to engage respectfully across diverse settings.
Dont meet every single requirement At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. If this role speaks to you but your experience doesnt align perfectly we encourage you to apply anyway.
Lived Experience
We value the insight that lived experience brings to our work and welcome applicants who feel their personal or community experiences inform their practice. We are committed to providing support for engaging in lived experience work
Questions
If you have questions about this opportunity please contact Rachael Uebergang General Manager Northern Territory E: & M:
Thinking of relocating to the Top End
Whether youre based outside Darwin or considering a lifestyle change this is your chance to take a meaningful step forward in your career while making a real impact. Additional benefits working in Darwin:
- Extra leave enjoy an additional week of annual leave!
- Relocation allowance well help you make the move!
- 14 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation!
- Ongoing learning and development grow your skills and career!
- Early access to long service leave from 7 years of continuous service!
Why The Y
At YWCA Australia our culture - The Y Way - is grounded in intersectional feminism and guided by our values: Striving for Equality Acting from the Heart and Working Better Together.
Our latest culture survey shows that YWCA is a great place to work:96% of our people feel supported by their team 95% see our values lived through leadership and 93% would recommend working here.
Ready to make an impact
We want to hear from you! Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role!
Applications close at the end of the day on 15 July 2026.
Were excited to find the right fit and will be reviewing applications as they come in. Submit yours early for priority consideration as the role may close before the advertised deadline.
We are committed to building a diverse inclusive and equitable workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples LGBTQIA communities people with disability and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
As part of our selection process preferred candidates are required to complete preemployment screening. This includes a working rights declaration medical and pre-existing injuries declaration a valid state based Working with Children Permit (or willingness to obtain one) and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. Any disclosable outcomes are considered in context and will not necessarily preclude progression.
Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
YWCA Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation that has specialised in supporting women for over 140 years.
