First Nations Cultural Delivery Specialist

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role: First Nations Cultural Delivery Specialist

Location: Murarrie Brisbane

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Identified Position Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only

At Goodstart Early Learning were committed to giving children the best possible start in life. As Australias largest early learning provider and a not-for-profit social enterprise we use our scale to build and share collective wisdom within and beyond Goodstart. Strengthening cultural capability and embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives across our organisation is central to this commitment.

About the Role

This role is for a Deadly Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with the ability to strengthening cultural responsiveness across Goodstart. The First Nations Cultural Delivery Specialist will design coordinate and deliver a range of cultural learning programs aligned with Goodstarts First Nations Employment Strategy.

This role is suited to someone who is passionate about supporting and shaping the workforce to deepen their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples histories and cultures. Through First Nations ways of Knowing Doing and Being you will help guide learning that builds meaningful cultural responsiveness and connection across the organisation.

You will be curious and reflective bringing an open mind to exploring what could be rather than focusing only on what is. Building on the existing work of the First Nations team you will bring lived experience in working with Elders and community.

In this role you will lead the annual planning and delivery of cultural learning programs. This includes developing resources and content facilitating learning sessions and engaging participants in meaningful ways that honour First Nations perspectives and experiences.

Your work will help strengthen cultural capability across Goodstart deepen understanding and embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into everyday practice.

Your Impact:

Lead and project manage the implementation of Goodstarts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Learning Programs.
Continuously refine and enhance program content based on feedback and cultural insights.
Plan the annual delivery schedule manage communications and coordinate program logistics.
Facilitate cultural learning sessions and promote strong participant engagement.
Engage local Elders and communities to ensure programs reflect local cultural context.
Contribute cultural expertise to the First Nations Employment Strategy and related diversity initiatives.
Manage reporting evaluation documentation and program budgets to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
Partner with Cultural Liaisons and State Leadership Teams to develop and deliver annual cultural connection activities.
Provide cultural expertise and insights to the First Nations Voices group.
Generate creative cultural learning ideas to deepen cultural understanding for leaders and teams.
Support shared inbox management intranet updates and resource organisation.
Develop administrative systems and processes that support the effective operation of the First Nations team.

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to bettermanage your work and non-work needs
Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduce your taxable income to increase take home pay
Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
Exclusive discounts on travel gym memberships Apple and Dell products and more.
Free annual flu shot (optional)
Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support tools training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.

Youll bring to the table:

We value the unique lived experience and cultural knowledge you bring. Even if you dont meet every single requirement listed we still want to hear from you.

Essential:

You areAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander(identified position).

Relevant experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community engagement / Reconciliation / Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment / Human services and lived/living experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing doing being and working.

Desirable:

Relevant experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement Human Resources (L&D) or Early Childhood Education.
Tertiary or diploma qualifications or equivalent experience in a related field desirable but not essential

35 years experience in project coordination program delivery or administration.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills including community engagement.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt style for different audiences.
High-level organisation time management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively manage competing deadlines and maintain cultural integrity in all program activities.

Current QLD Working with Children Check

How to apply

Click Apply Now and submit your application.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Have a question Contact our Talent Acquisition Team via email

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email

If you are a placement agency or external recruiter please refrain from submitting resumes to Goodstart unless you have a signed staffing agency agreement with us. Goodstart will not be responsible for or pay any placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies that are not approved suppliers. Any resumes received from agencies or external recruiters without an agreement will be reviewed by Goodstart and may be shared with our internal recruiting team for their reference.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

Were an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. Were also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe and are safeguarded from abuse neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

Applications close 13/03/2026

Required Experience:

Role: First Nations Cultural Delivery SpecialistLocation: Murarrie Brisbane Employment Type: Permanent Full-time Identified Position Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants onlyAt Goodstart Early Learning were committed to giving children the best possible start in life. As Australias l...