First Nations Cultural Delivery Specialist

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Goodstart Early Learning is seeking a First Nations Cultural Delivery Specialist in Murarrie, Brisbane, a permanent full-time role identified for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. You will design, coordinate and deliver cultural learning programs aligned to the First Nations Employment Strategy, lead annual planning, develop resources, facilitate sessions and engage Elders and community partners to embed Indigenous perspectives into daily practice. Success hinges on project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and translating cultural knowledge into practical learning for leaders and teams, with robust reporting and evaluation. To apply, provide examples of your Indigenous background and community engagement, ensure you meet the QLD Working with Children Check, and apply early.

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, we’re committed to giving children the best possible start in life. As Australia’s 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 is an identified role dedicated to enhancing cultural responsiveness across Goodstart. The First Nations Cultural Delivery Specialist will design, coordinate and deliver a suite of cultural learning programs aligned to Goodstart’s First Nations Employment Strategy.

You will lead the annual planning and delivery of these programs, including developing resources and content, facilitating learning sessions, engaging participants, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders—including Elders and community partners.

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

Your Impact:

• Lead and project manage the implementation of Goodstart’s 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.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to better manage 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.

You’ll bring to the table:

• You are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (identified position).
• Tertiary qualifications in Indigenous Studies, Human Resources (Learning & Development), Early Childhood Education, or equivalent experience (desired).
• Strong First Nations cultural knowledge and the ability to share this respectfully and confidently.
• 3–5 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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

We’re 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. We’re 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.