Torres Strait Islander Cultural Liaison

5 days ago

Murarrie, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

**Role**: Torres Strait Islander Cultural Liaison (Identified role)
**Location**: Murarrie, Queensland (Turrbal & Yuggera Country) or Cairns, Queensland (Gimuy-walubarra yidi Country. Will also consider individuals from other locations.
**Employment Type**: Permanent, Full time
Are you passionate about shaping culturally safe learning environments for Torres Strait Islander children and families?
Join our mission to enhance cultural responsiveness across Goodstart Early Learning Centres
As our Torres Strait Islander Cultural Liaison, you’ll work closely with Goodstart centre teams and the community to make a meaningful difference. Partnering with our internal and external stakeholders, you’ll play a vital role in implementing our Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) and fostering cultural safety and responsiveness across Goodstart.
**Your Impact**:
In this role, you’ll build strong relationships, drive change, and connect our centres with Torres Strait Islander communities to create positive, lasting impacts for children and families.
You will use your deep cultural knowledge to amplify our impact and strengthen our commitment to culturally inclusive education and environments.
If you’re a skilled relationship-builder, an advocate for change, and dedicated to supporting our centres in creating culturally supportive environments, we’d love to hear from you
**What Goodstart can offer you**:
First Nations Programs that support connection, professional development, and cultural safety and wellbeing
Cultural Leave which offers Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees up to 5 days of leave per year for ceremonial purposes.
Strong First Nations Leadership and organisational commitment to reconciliation
An inclusive environment where, diversity is celebrated, and our inclusive culture ensures everyone feels valued and supported.
**You will bring**:
This is an Identified position for a Torres Strait Islander person. All activities support strengthening cultural awareness, understanding and capability of Goodstarters.
**Strengths and experience in**:
Connecting and collaborating with the Torres Strait Islander community both in the Islands and on the Mainland
Proven experience of advising on Torres Strait Islander culture and history
Demonstrated ability to assess and communicate strengths and needs of culturally responsive early childhood educational practice
Excellent written communication skills (reports, resource development, training materials, policy and procedures)
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate and influence across all levels within the organisation
Strong organisational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

**Requirements**:
Working with Children Clearance
Qualification in education or community services (desirable)
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable)
Full Australian Birth Certificate or Passport
How to apply
Protecting our Children
**Posting Notes**: MURARRIE, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Full-Time

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