About the Waalitj Foundation:

The Waalitj Foundation is a not for profit organisation that strives to be a leader in the provision of education, business and employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. We aim to influence and inspire the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our diverse work force, which is led by our First Australian role models. We are passionate about our focus in providing education and employment opportunities.

Job Description
About the Position

We are looking for an energetic, engaging, and friendly Engagement Officer to join our North Albany team. This role is central to building strong relationships with students, delivering engaging sessions, and supporting attendance and participation in school and program activities.

As an Engagement Officer, you will mentor students, run workshop sessions, and help develop strategies that improve school attendance and engagement. You will work closely in partnership with the Student Support Officer to ensure students have wraparound support, clear pathways, and consistent follow‑up.

We are a supportive and family‑friendly organisation, offering flexibility within an accountable framework. While school‑based roles benefit from structured school‑holiday downtime, we expect high levels of reliability, communication, and engagement during school term delivery. This ensures consistent engagement and meaningful support for students in achieving their educational goals.

Key Responsibilities





Positively engage and mentor young First Nations women
Deliver engaging, culturally responsive sessions and activities
Support school attendance and actively participate in attendance strategies
Build strong relationships with school staff, families, and community
Work closely with the Student Support Officer to coordinate support
Identify emerging student needs and contribute to intervention plans
Promote a culturally secure, inclusive, and supportive environment
Uphold WHS, wellbeing, and risk management processes
Represent the program with professionalism and cultural integrity
What We’re Looking For

Experience working with young people in education, sport, youth work, or community services
Strong understanding of First Nations cultures and community connections
Confident in engaging groups and leading youth activities
Passion for building confidence, identity, and wellbeing in young women
Reliable, proactive, and able to maintain strong communication
Ability to work collaboratively with schools, families, and internal staff
Culturally sensitive approach to leadership and mentoring
Why Join Us?

Play a key role in inspiring and empowering young First Nations women
Be part of a culturally strong, supportive, and community‑driven organisation
Enjoy structured school‑holiday downtime as part of a 52‑week contract
Access professional development and growth opportunities
Work in a team that values cultural integrity, wellbeing, and inclusion.

📌 DSG Engagement Officer Albany
🏢 Waalitj Foundation
📍 Albany