Aboriginal Community Engagement & Cultural Lead

Wide Bay–Burnett / Bundaberg Region | Identified Role
Full-Time | Community Leadership | Flexible Work + Travel

Why This Role Matters

668 Care is expanding across the Wide Bay–Burnett to ensure First Nations communities have access to culturally safe, responsive, and participant-led NDIS supports.

We’re seeking a respected Aboriginal leader with strong local knowledge to guide engagement, build trust, and shape services that honour Country, culture, and choice.

This is more than a job—it’s your chance to walk with community and ensure that no voice is left behind.

Why Join 668 Care?

Your voice matters – Lead First Nations NDIS engagement in your region

Your way, our support – Work flexibly with full team and leadership backing

Culture at the centre – Paid cultural leave, travel support, and PD budget

Your Responsibilities

As the Cultural Lead, you’ll guide how 668 Care shows up in community—respectfully, meaningfully, and always with mob.

Build trusted partnerships with Elders, ACCHOs, health services, and schools

Host yarning circles, info sessions, and community gatherings about the NDIS

Support Aboriginal participants and families to navigate the system with confidence

Provide cultural mentoring and advice to our team and senior management

Represent 668 Care at PHN, LAC, hospital, and community forums

Co-design materials, service approaches, and quality improvement with mob

Deliver cultural safety training across the workforce

Who You Are

This is an Identified Position open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only, under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act.

You are respected in your community, known for your leadership, and passionate about supporting others.

You bring:

Strong connections in Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, or nearby communities

Existing relationships with organisations such as Gidji Cafe, local ACCHOs, youth orgs

Experience in community health, engagement, or human services

Ability to work independently, speak confidently, and walk with purpose

Driver’s Licence + willingness to travel (including rural communities)

Checks Required (or willingness to obtain):

National Police Check

QLD Blue Card

NDIS Worker Screening Check

What We Offer

Competitive salary + salary packaging options

Paid NAIDOC leave and cultural ceremony leave (up to 5 weeks total)

Travel allowance + phone (BYO laptop)

Professional development budget + mentorship from Aboriginal leaders

Flexible work setup: office, remote, and in-community

Leadership backing to build something lasting in your region

How to Apply

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.668care.com.au

Please include:

Your CV or yarn-style resume

A short cover letter (max 2 pages) sharing:

Your community connections

Your leadership or engagement experience

Your hopes for improving NDIS outcomes for mob in Wide Bay–Burnett

Applications close: Friday 1 August 2025
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a face-to-face or Teams interview.

668 Care is Walking With Community

We welcome people of all genders, abilities, and backgrounds—including those with lived experience of disability or caring for someone who does.

Culture is strength. Your leadership is our future. Join us.