DJAARA is looking for a First Nations Cultural Safety Officer to help us create a stronger, safer, and more connected workplace for our people.
If you’re passionate about cultural safety and creating a workplace where our mob feels strong, safe, and heard—then join us at DJAARA!
- Salary Starting from – $85k + superannuation
- Full-Time on-going position
- Option of a 9 day fortnight
- Not for Profit Salary Packaging options
- Bendigo Location – Dja Dja Wurrung Country
Why DJAARA?
DJAARA holds the native title rights of the Dja Dja Wurrung and describes Dja Dja Wurrung aspirations and the Corporation’s areas of responsibility and opportunity in the Dhelkunya Dja Country Plan (2014-2034). The goals in the Country Plan gives purpose to our work and sets out the community vision for our People to be strong, underpinned by our living culture, our lands, and waters to be in good condition and actively managed to protect our values and to promote the laws, culture, and rights of all Dja Dja Wurrung People.
To learn more about DJAARA, visit our website https://djadjawurrung.com.au/
How can you make an impact?
This role is about supporting our First Nations employees, making sure they have a workplace where they feel strong, respected, and culturally safe. You’ll be the go-to person for cultural safety, advocating for our people and ensuring that DJAARA’s policies, training, and workplace culture align with First Nations ways of being, knowing, and doing.
- Creating a culturally safe space – Supporting our mob to speak up, feel included, and stay strong at work.
- Building connections – Checking in with First Nations employees across the organisation, listening to their experiences, and making sure their voices are heard.
- Championing cultural competency – Encouraging and tracking cultural training, reinforcing cultural safety messages, and working with leadership to embed Indigenous perspectives in our workplace.
- Providing advocacy and support – Standing beside our people when they need guidance, support, or representation.
- Helping shape policies and practices – Making sure DJAARA’s ways of working reflect cultural safety and best practices for supporting First Nations employees.
- Experience in cultural safety, employee wellbeing, or community engagement
- Strong people skills – you know how to yarn, listen, and advocate
- The ability to work with different teams and keep things confidential
- A deep commitment to cultural safety, respect, and inclusion
- A Working with Children’s Check
There are many benefits of working at DJAARA.
- Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving something back to the community
- Training and career growth opportunities across DJAARA
- A portion of your income can be tax-free by salary packaging your personal expenses.
- Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses
- Flexible work options available and work-life balance actively encouraged.
- Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- The expected salary range is from $85k+ super (based on experience)
- Option of working a 9-day fortnight.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please click APPLY NOW to submit your resume and a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria.
DJAARA is committed to a safe working environment and the successful candidate must be willing to undergo a Fit for Work assessment and criminal background check.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply
Need more information?
If you require additional information, please contact Leah Johansen for a yarn on 0474 357 472.
The Position Description will also provide further information including the Key Selection Criteria, responsibilities, and the primary purpose of the position.
APPLY NOW – Applications closing 9th May 2025
POSITION DESCRIPTION – First Nations Cultural Safety Officer PD
