Indigenous Learning And Cultural Awareness Lead
1 week ago
**Please note this role welcomes Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only**
The filling of this position/these positions is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic)
**About the Role**
MacKillop Family Services is seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander professional to lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of cultural awareness training across the organisation. As a key member of our Learning and Development team, you'll shape cultural education initiatives that build a culturally safe and inclusive workforce.
This role delivers both online and in-person training weekly and plays a strategic role in embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives throughout the organisation.
**Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)**
At MacKillop Family Services, we are deeply committed to working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to ensure cultural safety, cultural humility, self-determination, and reconciliation are embedded in our practice. We honour the resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, celebrate the strength of their cultures, and support connection to culture, language, country, and community.
We now looking forward to launching and implementing our 3rd RAP (Stretch RAP) continuing to build meaningful partnerships and alliances with Aboriginal communities.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Design, co-create, and deliver cultural awareness and cultural safety training
- Provide cultural oversight for workshops and development programs
- Promote a strong organisational understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
- Support the development of a culturally competent workforce
- Collaborate with the L&D Manager and broader HR team to ensure consistent and impactful training delivery
- Work closely with the National Director of the Nanyubak Unit: First Nations Practice and Partnerships.
**About You**
- Strong connection to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities and culture
- Lived experience and understanding of cultural values, practices, and contemporary issues
- Experience in training delivery and resource development for diverse audiences
- Qualifications in Education, Social Work, Community Development or related field
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
**Requirements**:
- Valid and current Driver's Licence
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop)
- Valid Employee Working with Children Check
**What We Offer**
- Salary Packaging to increase your take-home pay
- Access to ongoing training and career development
- Employee Assistance Program
- A culturally safe and supportive workplace
**Our Commitment**
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
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