Are you passionate about making a real difference for Aboriginal children and families?

GEGAC is seeking a dedicated Senior Community Connector to lead our Connected Beginnings initiative, bringing together Early Years, Health, Education, Family Services and Community programs to strengthen connections and improve outcomes for our little ones and their families.

Organisational Profile

GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based in Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting of about 200 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.

GEGAC advocates for the self-determination of the Aboriginal community by prioritising services that enhance social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, with culture at the heart of everything we do.

Position Purpose

The Connected Beginnings Senior Community Connector provides strategic leadership, coordination and operational oversight of the Connected Beginnings initiative across GEGAC and partner organisations. The position leads an integrated, multidisciplinary approach that strengthens collaboration between Early Years, Primary Health, Family Services, Education and Community programs to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.

The role is responsible for leading the Connected Beginnings workforce, providing supervision to the Community Connector, coordinating multidisciplinary practice, influencing service integration across internal programs, and ensuring the effective implementation of culturally secure, family-centered service pathways. Working with Program Managers and Supervisors across GEGAC, particularly within Health, the role provides leadership that extends beyond direct line management to facilitate coordinated service planning, shared accountability and improved access to services for Aboriginal families.

Key Selection Criteria





- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal culture with the ability to liaise with and support the local Community.
- Demonstrated capability to meet the key responsibilities of this position.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to relate well to Aboriginal Families and young children
- Ability/experience in coaching mentoring and supporting families with young children
- A sound knowledge of child development and key learning behaviours and the developmental needs through play and social experiences.
- Confidence in role modelling and providing honest feedback to parents regarding parenting skills and actions
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal culture with the ability to liaise with and support the local Community.

Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable).

- Valid Victorian driver’s licence ESSENTIAL
- Diploma in Community Services or Early Years Education ESSENTIAL
- Financial management experience & skills ESSENTIAL
- A working knowledge of computers DESIRABLE
- A satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL
- A person of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander background DESIRABLE
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with GEGAC requirements ESSENTIAL

How to apply for this job

A copy of the position description can be obtained by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://gegac.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-CB-Senior-Community-Connector-PD-signed-LC.pdf

A copy of the position description can also be obtained by emailing ••••@gegac.org.au.

Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting.

Any applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications can also be emailed to ••••@gegac.org.au

Applications close 5pm Sunday, 15 November 2026

A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation.

"this advertisement is pursuant to the 'special measures' provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)".

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