▷ (Apply Now) First Nations Community Development Worker

- Join a supportive team which values connection and cultural knowledge

- Build strong partnerships to benefit the First Nations community

- Winner of the XREF Engage 2023 Best Workplace Awards for 2 consecutive years

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Are you deeply connected to community and passionate about creating meaningful change? We’re proud to offer an opportunity for a First Nations Community Development Worker to join our team on Wiradjuri Country in Dubbo.

This role is grounded in respect, collaboration, and cultural safety. You’ll use your strong relationship building skills to connect with Elders, families, and community members, fostering partnerships that support access to our services in ways that feel culturally safe and welcoming.

You’ll work alongside a supportive regional team to deliver culturally informed programs that empower First Nations families through life’s transitions. Your insights will help guide our staff in acknowledging Country meaningfully and deepening their understanding of First Nations history and social impacts faced by First Nations People.

We are committed to supporting our First Nations staff with culturally aware supervision and a workplace that values voice and knowledge.

Key duties will include, but not limited to:

- Assisting First Nations people to access Interrelate services through creating good working relationships, establishing referral pathways, developing innovative strategies, networking and promotion and enhancement of Interrelate Services

- Identifying community needs for building stronger family relationships and linking families into services to support them

- Organising group seminars, community events, forums, expo’s and workshops to support First Nations families through the challenges of their relationships

- Facilitating Aboriginal Building Connections training for the community

- Evaluation of programs and providing recommendations that will benefit local First Nations communities in line with Interrelate strategic priorities

- Providing Case Management support

The position will be based in Dubbo however the successful candidate will be required to travel to surrounding communities. Due to the travel required for this role, when a pool car is not available, it will require the use of your own personal vehicle.

Kilometres will be re-imbursed when using your own personal vehicle, in line with our Enterprise Agreement.

This is a Fixed term contract until 30 June 2028, working 37.5 hours per week.

Please note that you may also be required to work some after hours and on weekends to attend community events from time to time.

The hourly rate for this position is $55.10 per hour, plus 12% superannuation.

ABOUT US:

Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship services with more than 99 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives – their relationships. In line with our vision for reconciliation, Interrelate aims to provide services that enhance the wellbeing, safety and resilience of all First Nation’s children, families and communities. We do this through culturally responsive practice driven by community need.

We are committed to leading the way in providing responsive, cutting edge, transformative relationship services with and for diverse communities, at every stage of life. We respond to the vulnerabilities of families and children in their communities, supporting them to build stronger relationships.

We deliver professional services like a big business, but with the heart of a not-for-profit, across 30+ physical locations, as well as online, to more than 160,000 clients per year.

Our regions have a strong history of impactful work, such as helping women heal intergenerational trauma through The Dillybag program, empowering youth to connect with their identity through the Message Stick program and supporting healthy relationship building within separated families.

We also have an employee reference group called Kutanya which aims to support delivery of services to First Nations communities and support First Nations staff. Kutanya is made up of First Nations employees and other employees, including the CEO.

KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

- Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander background (Interrelate considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW)

- Experience in community work / family mediation; particularly with First Nations Families and children

- Certificate IV in Community Development/Services is highly desirable

- Experience in Case Management or willingness to develop these skills

- Understanding of social issues affecting First Nations communities within the local region

- Experience in consulting with the First Nations community and relevant stakeholders

- Understanding of the impact of family separation and breakdown on children with particular emphasis within First Nations families

- Experience in developing community programs or willingness to develop skills in creating and evaluating programs and services

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Salary Sacrificing and Packaging options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees)

- Additional days of paid leave on top of the standard leave entitlements

- Training, Mentoring, Supervision and access to Resources

- Employee Assistance Program

- Employee Awards and Appreciation Programs

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click on the Apply Now button to submit your application. Please ensure you upload a covering letter addressing the selection criteria as outlined in Job Description.

Closing Date: Monday, 10 November 2025

If you would like to connect with a First Nations employee, please do not hesitate to contact;

Lachlan Skinner, Practice Specialist - First Nations Services on 0458 004 662 or email lachlan.skinner@interrelate.org.au

Rharnnie Groat,Practice Specialist - First Nations Services on 0475 907 004 or email rharnnie.groat@interrelate.org.au

If you have any questions regarding this position, please email recruitment@interrelate.org.au

Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds.

Interrelate ordinarily encourages diversity in its applications, however, this particular role is a First Nations identified role.

If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact us at diversity@interrelate.org.au and we will organise for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you.

All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australia Government.

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