First Nations Cultural Safety Officer

Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation

Bendigo, Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges, VIC

Other (Human Resources & Recruitment)

Full time

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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 dependant on experience

Full-Time on-going position

Option of a 9 day fortnight

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 give purpose to our work and set out the community vision for our people to be strong, underpinned by our living culture and 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.

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.

What You’ll Be 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 organization, 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.

What will you bring?

Experience in cultural safety, employeebeing, 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 are available and work-life balance is 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 submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role.

DJAARA is committed to a safe working environment, and the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a police background check and a fit-for-work assessment.

Need more information?

The position description will also provide further information, including the key selection criteria, responsibilities, and the primary purpose of the position.

APPLY NOW - Applications open closing 9th May 2025

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If you require additional information, contact Leah Johansen for a yarn on 0474357472