Job Description

Coordinator Aboriginal Cultural Inclusion

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Indigeco is partnering with Wollongong City Council to recruit a Coordinator, Aboriginal Cultural Inclusion to establish and lead Council's newly formed Aboriginal Cultural Inclusion Team.

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This is a significant leadership prospect for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander professional passionate about strengthening community connections, advancing cultural inclusion and creating meaningful, long-term outcomes for community.

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You will lead a small team of Aboriginal Cultural Inclusion Officers while working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Council leaders, government agencies and community organisations.

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This is an identified role under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act (NSW) 1977. Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and be accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

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Indigeco is partnering with Wollongong City Council to recruit a Coordinator, Aboriginal Cultural Inclusion to establish and lead Council's newly formed Aboriginal Cultural Inclusion Team.

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This is a significant leadership opportunity for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander professional passionate about strengthening community connections, advancing cultural inclusion and creating meaningful, long-term outcomes for community.

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You will lead a small team of Aboriginal Cultural Inclusion Officers while working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Council leaders,



government agencies and community organisations.

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This is an identified role under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act (NSW) 1977. Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and be accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

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About the role

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You will provide leadership across Aboriginal cultural inclusion, community engagement and reconciliation initiatives, while providing trusted cultural advice and guidance across Council.

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The role will also contribute to Council's reconciliation journey, including its recently adopted second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan and the development of a Cultural Safety Framework.

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Key responsibilities

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- Lead, develop and support the newly established Aboriginal Cultural Inclusion Team.
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- Build strong, respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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- Provide cultural advice and guidance across Council.
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- Lead community capacity-building programs, projects and initiatives.
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- Champion reconciliation, cultural inclusion and culturally safe practices.
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- Build partnerships with community organisations,



government agencies and key stakeholders.
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- Influence organisational decision-making and support positive cultural change.
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- Monitor and evaluate initiatives to ensure they deliver meaningful community outcomes.
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About you

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You will be an authentic and collaborative leader with strong cultural knowledge, community credibility and the ability to build trusted relationships across both community and organisational environments.

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You will bring:

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- Extensive knowledge of Aboriginal cultures, kinship systems, histories and contemporary issues.
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- Strong leadership experience, ideally including direct people leadership and team development.
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- Demonstrated experience leading community programs, projects, services or initiatives.
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- Strong community engagement and stakeholder relationship skills.
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- The ability to influence outcomes, advocate constructively and navigate complex environments.
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- Experience supporting organisational or cultural change.
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- Strong strategic thinking, communication and relationship-building capability.
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- A relevant degree qualification.
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- Experience contributing to Reconciliation Action Plans, Cultural Safety Frameworks or Aboriginal inclusion strategies will be highly regarded but is not essential.
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What's on offer

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- $107,513 to $136,194 + superannuation, based on skills, experience and qualifications.
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- Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week.
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- Hybrid working and flexible work arrangements.
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- Five weeks annual leave, plus leave provisions for NAIDOC Week and Sorry Business.
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📌 Coordinator Aboriginal Cultural Inclusion (Wollongong)
🏢 Indigeco
📍 Wollongong