About NAISDA NAISDA is Australia’s leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts training organisation. In 2026, we celebrate 50 years of shaping Solid 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 1977

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 Strong Lives, Vibrant Communities and Creative Futures, grounded in culture, connection and care. Every NAISDA voice contributes to carrying our vision, purpose and values forward.

📌 Cultural Practice Lead (Gosford)
🏢 NAISDA Dance College
📍 Gosford