Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Engagement Worker

The Salvation Army

Red Hill, Queensland, Australia
Base: schads level 4; benefits: salary pyckaging u...
Full-time, monday–friday (9am–5pm, flexible arrangements available)
Lead cultural strength
Shape community connection
Drive cultural safety
The Salvation Army is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Worker to enhance cultural safety and support First Nations peoples at their Brisbane Recovery Services Centre in Red Hill, Queensland. The role emphasizes community engagement, cultural capability, and the delivery of culturally grounded resources, with a focus on building strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organizations

Job Summary

  • This role puts you right at the heart of it—supporting participants, guiding staff, and embedding cultural capability across our service every single day.
  • Create and deliver powerful, culturally grounded resources, training, and learning experiences.
  • We offer salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit, generous paid parental leave, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Salvation Army is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Worker to enhance cultural safety and support First Nations peoples at their Brisbane Recovery Services Centre in Red Hill, Queensland. The role emphasizes community engagement, cultural capability, and the delivery of culturally grounded resources, with a focus on building strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organizations.

Salary

Base: SCHADS Level 4; Benefits: Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit, Purchased Leave Scheme, Fitness Passport, Burra Burra Network, Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead cultural strength
  • Shape community connection
  • Drive cultural safety
  • Embed cultural capability
  • Build respectful partnerships

Nice-to-have

  • Community engagement experience
  • Culturally informed responses
  • Support leadership
  • Flexible working arrangements

Key Requirements

  • Identification as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
  • Experience in community engagement or similar role
  • Strong ability to build trust
  • Deep understanding of First Nations communities
  • Mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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