About NAISDA
NAISDA is Australia's leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts training organisation. In ****, we celebrate 50 years of shaping Strong Lives, Vibrant Communities and Creative Futures through dance and performing arts education.
The Cultural Practice Lead
will establish the cultural framework for the NAISDA curriculum to enhance the cultural practices of NAISDA, and is responsible for the management of learning, progression and achievement for our Developing and Practicing Artist.
Responsibilities include:
Leading a small team
Providing cultural leadership and guidance to students
Developing and delivering the relevant NAISDA courses
Working with communities to develop remote and college-based cultural residencies
Organising and delivering operations and training at cultural residencies
Managing the production, purchase and storage of all cultural props and costumes
Your success profile will include:
Identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply under section 14D of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act ****
Demonstrated experience and sensitivity in engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities




Long-standing connections with remote cultural communities and demonstrated understanding and ability to implement cultural protocols
Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to take initiative and meet deadlines
Eligibility to work in Australia on a permanent basis
Current NSW Drivers licence
Willingness to work outside of standard work hours when required
Why You Should Join NAISDA
Purpose-led work contributing to First Nations self-determination
Culturally safe and creative workplace with staff health and wellbeing program
Flexible workplace with paid parental leave, extra annual and cultural leave
Formalised professional and cultural development and training
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
Parkland campus with connections to communities nationally
This role will require a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
We work together to shape Solid Lives, Vibrant Communities and Creative Futures, grounded in culture, connection and care. Every NAISDA voice contributes to carrying our vision, purpose and values forward.
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📌 Cultural Practice Lead (New South Wales)
🏢 NAISDA Dance College
📍 New South Wales