• Culturally safe, respectful, and responsive 
• Support deepening relations in communities and with young people
• Providing cultural guidance, facilitating engagement, and promoting self-determination

Identify as a member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Anglicare Victoria considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-s 26(3) or s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

Your role as Cultural Engagement Lead:

It's important for us to provide a culturally safe and supportive environment, while exposing First People youths to professional work environments that otherwise are difficult to access.

• Ongoing cultural guidance and support
• Create a culturally safe environment for children and young people
• Liaise with First People stakeholders and community members 

As well as the support offered directly to First People youth your role will also see you visiting sites across Victoria doing Cultural consultation with our teams.

Buldau Yioohgen has some fantastic programs running throughout the year as well that you would be involved with such as Culture on Court, Boomerang Workshops, Basket Weaving and Art Workshops.

How you will make your mark with us:

• Identify as a member of the First People community. Anglicare Victoria considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-s 26(3) or s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
• Continue to manage and develop our fantastic relationship with Tennis Australia where we had 8 young people working at the Open in 2025 and run the Buldau Yioohgen Ngarra Jarra Leadership Academy On Country Camp each year.
• Knowledge and/or existing relationships with local and regional First People services.
• Attend First People meetings.

What makes this such a great role for you:

• A full time, permanent position.
• Salary starts at $110,107
• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
• SCHADS award level 6.
• Negotiable through the increments dependent upon experience.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included and respected.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• We have a Rainbow tick and DCA accreditation, so our inclusive culture is not only demonstrated but also recognised.

What our people say- “I feel really supported - probably the most supported I’ve ever felt in a workplace. This job can be really difficult, so if you’re supported, that’s half the battle for me. Knowing it's there means I can go out and do the work.”

Ready to take the next step:

The closing date to express your interest is Monday December 1st. 

You can download the detailed Position Description here:  Cultural Engagement Lead PD STR E AW6 102025 V1.2.pdf

The next bit is easy, click apply wherever you see the advert to be taken to our application portal where you will need to create an account. Submit your resume with a cover letter that describes your interest in working as a Cultural Engagement Lead with particular emphasis on your passion for working with First People youth.

For further enquiries contact Matthew Quinn the Manager of the Talent team via email at matthew.quinn@anglicarevic.org.au he will be able to answer questions and also arrange further follow ups via phone.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges First People as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.