Walk with Families. Build Cultural Safety. Strengthen Kindergarten Connection.

Njernda Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a Wayipungitj Worker to work alongside our other Wayipungitj Worker as a team, promoting cultural awareness and cultural safety across early years services in the Campaspe Shire LGA. You'll support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and community to access and participate in kindergarten, and work with educators and services to build culturally inclusive and welcoming environments.

This is a designated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position under a special measure in accordance with section 12 of the Equal Chance Act 2010 (Vic).

Reporting to the Early Years Manager, you'll work closely with kindergarten services, the Koorie Engagement Support Officer, Best Start Facilitator and community organisations across the Campaspe LGA.

Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to access and enrol their children in kindergarten, and help address barriers to enrolment and ongoing attendance

Support children and families through the transition into kindergarten, and later into school

Provide cultural perspective and advice to educators and teachers, and work directly with them to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and ways of knowing within programs

Build the cultural capability and confidence of educators, in partnership with the other Wayipungitj Worker

Build and maintain respectful relationships with Elders, community members and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations across the region

Attend Best Start meetings to help identify service gaps and emerging family and community needs

Work sensitively with families who may be wary of services, respecting self-determination and family choice

Prepare biannual reports demonstrating progress against key focus areas and program outcomes

At Njernda Aboriginal Corporation you'll be part of a values-driven, community-controlled organisation, guided by our values of Respect, Accountability,



Resilience, Advocacy and Cultural Sensitivity.

$42,000 annual salary pro rata (SCHADS Level 2.1) + Super

Generous salary packaging benefits (not-for-profit)

Victorian Ambulance Membership reimbursement (for you and your family)

Supportive team environment and access to supervision

Genuine work–life balance and the benefits of a regional lifestyle

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified position. To be considered, your application must include a separate document responding to each of the numbered criteria below.

A Certificate III in Early Childhood, Community Services, Education or a related field, or a willingness to obtain one

A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role

Connection to, and understanding of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and community in the Campaspe LGA or broader region, with experience working with Aboriginal children, families and community

Understanding of the barriers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families may face in accessing early years services, including the impacts of past government and welfare intervention

Ability to build trusted, respectful relationships with families, community members, Elders and service providers

Sound communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work closely as part of a two-person team

Ability to travel independently across the Campaspe Shire LGA

Experience working within early childhood or education settings

Knowledge of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and early childhood quality standards

Experience attending or contributing to Best Start or similar collaborative service networks

Experience preparing reports or contributing to program planning and evaluation

Current and valid Victorian Working with Children Check

National Police Check

Current and valid full Victorian Driver's Licence

Eligibility to work in Australia

Vaccination status and pre-employment screening in line with Njernda's policies and procedures

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📌 Early Years - Wayipungitj Worker (Echuca)
🏢 Njernda Aboriginal
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