Cultural Coordinator

About Us

Kurbingui Youth & Family Development is a proud Aboriginal-Controlled Community Organisation (ACCO) based on Turrbal Country in North Brisbane, Yuggera Country in South Brisbane and Gubbi Gubbi Country in Moreton Bay, with programs and services expanding across South East Queensland.

For over 20 years, we've been walking alongside our community – supporting families, young people and individuals through our many programs, which include: Family Services, Social & Emotional Wellbeing, Employment & Training, NDIS Support, Crisis Intervention Programs, Youth Justice & Bail Diversionary Programs, Family and Child Connect, and a wide range of cultural and community programs.

At Kurbingui, we believe that true impact happens when people feel seen, supported and empowered. We're not just building programs – we're building pathways, opportunities and stronger futures for our community. As we continue to grow, we remain grounded in culture, guided by our values, and driven by a vision of connection, empowerment and lasting change.

Kurbingui is recognised as a leading community organisation in Brisbane, trusted for our commitment to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families, young people and communities.

Our programs and services are built on cultural knowledge, respect and partnership. We are proud to be a respected and reliable voice in the community, and we continue to grow so that we can reach and support more people across Queensland.

Joining Kurbingui means becoming part of a movement that is strengthening culture, creating opportunity and making a difference every day.

About the Role

The Cultural Coordinator is a central role within the Staying on Track program, ensuring that cultural identity, connection, and community remain at the heart of reintegration and support for young people transitioning from detention or at risk of re-entering the justice system.

In this role, you will walk alongside young people and their families, strengthening cultural safety, identity, and belonging through the delivery of cultural activities, mentoring, and community connection. You will coordinate cultural programs, engage Elders and cultural mentors, and embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and practices into all aspects of the program.

The Cultural Coordinator works closely with Youth & Family Practitioners, FLDM Practitioners, and partner agencies to ensure that each young person's Service Response Plan is culturally grounded and responsive to their unique strengths and kinship systems. You will also act as a cultural advisor within the team, supporting staff to practice with cultural integrity and confidence.

The position is varied and dynamic, involving a mix of cultural program facilitation, family and community engagement, and participation in case planning and decision-making processes. This role requires someone with strong cultural knowledge, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to inspire young people to embrace their cultural identity as a foundation for positive change.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, reducing recidivism and supporting them to thrive through strong cultural connections, family involvement, and community-led pathways.

About You

Essential

• Proven experience in leading, delivering, and coordinating cultural programs within Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Strong knowledge of local cultures, protocols, Country, and community issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Ability to build trust and support cultural identity development in young people, particularly those affected by trauma, disconnection, or involvement in the justice system.
• Highly developed skills in engaging, consulting, and collaborating with Elders, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Capability to design and facilitate both group and individual cultural learning, using approaches such as art, yarning, storytelling, and ceremony.
• Competence in program coordination, including planning, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, and accurate record keeping.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with proficiency in IT systems for reporting and administration.

Desirable

• Experience in a similar coordinator role, or in youth justice or community service programs.
• Understanding of trauma-informed, strengths-based, and restorative practice frameworks.
• Familiarity with SRS or comparable case management and reporting systems.

What we provide you

• Competitive Salary + Super + Salary Sacrifice (Increase your take home pay with our Not-For-Profit Salary Sacrifice options)
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
• Purpose driven organisation working towards enhancing community safety & wellbeing
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to Ceremonial, Cultural & Community Service Leave
• Access to free and confidential counselling and support through our EAP service.
• Tools of the trade – Smart Phone & Laptop (Pool vehicle for business travel)
• Support for career development, including annual performance reviews, structured supervision frameworks, professional training opportunities, development plans & succession planning.

How to Apply

If this sounds like an opportunity that was made for you, what are you waiting for? We want to hear from you. Click the apply now button to submit your application or address your resume and cover letter to Ian Maund – Acting Program Manager - Your application must include a resume and cover letter that includes responses to the key selection criteria listed above.

Employment is conditional upon possessing and maintaining a Positive Blue Card; Current Driver's License and Police Screening checks prior to and throughout employment.

For a copy of the position description for this role, please email

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Maternity leave
• Professional development assistance
• Salary packaging

Work Location: In person