Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Connector

Responsibilities

• Provide cultural authority, guidance, and advice to staff and leadership to strengthen culturally safe service delivery.
• Support the design and implementation of culturally responsive programs, practices, and referral pathways.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Elders, Traditional Owners, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.
• Advocate for the needs and perspectives of First Nations people across services, partnerships, and forums.
• Identify emerging community issues and provide cultural guidance to teams, including during sensitive periods such as Sorry Business.
• Contribute to staff cultural capability by sharing knowledge, mentoring, and supporting learning across teams.
• Support community engagement, consultation, and partnership development to ensure services reflect local needs and priorities.

Requirements

• Must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (this is an identified position under section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977).
• Recognised cultural authority within the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
• Demonstrated experience working with First Nations communities in community development, engagement, or advisory roles.
• Strong ability to build trusted relationships and navigate complex cultural considerations.
• Sound understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, systems, and contemporary issues.
• Full driver licence with no restrictions.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in community services or a related field.
• Significant equivalent experience in a cultural advisory or community development role.
• Current First Aid certificate.

Benefits

• Permanent part-time contract (4 days a week) for work/life balance.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your taxable income.
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Extra leave, including Mission Australia Thank You Day and Work Anniversary Day off.
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference in the community.

About the Company

Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since 1859, we have been standing alongside people in need, offering real hope through homelessness prevention, social housing, and innovative support services.