Nurturing Spirits Program Coordinator- Identified Role

Lead Change. Strengthen Culture. Inspire Communities.

Are you passionate about empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities Do you believe culture is a powerful foundation for healing resilience and wellbeing

Bidgerdii Community Health Service is seeking an enthusiastic community-minded leader to coordinate the delivery of our exciting Nurturing Spirits Program across Blackwater Rockhampton and Mount Morgan.

This is more than a job. Its an opportunity to make a lasting difference in communities while working alongside Elders young people families community leaders and key stakeholders to create meaningful change.

About Us

Bidgerdii Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service is a community-controlled organisation with more than 30 years experience and commitment in delivering culturally safe accessible and effective healthcare and wellbeing services throughout Central Queensland.

Our vision is to improve health outcomes and strengthen the social emotional and cultural wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

About the Nurturing Spirits Program

The Nurturing Spirits Program is a unique Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) initiative focused on strengthening:

• Cultural identity and connection
• Community leadership and self-determination
• Youth engagement and mentorship
• Healing and resilience
• Health and wellbeing outcomes
• Stronger healthier communities

Working across multiple communities youll play a key role in delivering programs that empower people celebrate culture and create sustainable positive change.

This is an Indigenous identified position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent (pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Anti-discrimination act. Please indicate within your application if you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent. If no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant is identified during the initial recruitment process we may then consider applications from non-Indigenous candidates.

About the Role

As the Nurturing Spirits Program Coordinator you will lead and coordinate a diverse range of community-led wellbeing initiatives while building strong partnerships across Central Queensland.

You will:

• Coordinate and deliver program activities across Blackwater Rockhampton and Mount Morgan
• Build strong relationships with Elders Traditional Owners families and community leaders
• Facilitate Cultural Wellbeing Yarning Circles youth mentoring programs workshops and community events
• Support community-driven solutions and co-design approaches
• Work collaboratively with schools health services and community organisations
• Monitor outcomes and contribute to reporting and evaluation requirements
• Promote culturally safe practices and strengthen community engagement
• Support the growth and long-term sustainability of the Nurturing Spirits Program

What Were Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing
• A confident relationship-builder who can engage respectfully with diverse stakeholders
• Experienced in community development wellbeing youth services health promotion or social services
• Organised self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities
• Committed to culturally safe strengths-based and community-led approaches

Essential Requirements

• Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities cultures and values.
• Qualification in Community Services Social Work Human Services Indigenous Studies Health Promotion Youth Work Public Health or a related field; or equivalent experience
• Experience coordinating community health wellbeing or youth programs
• Demonstrated understanding of the diversity of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples cultures communities and perspectives.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain culturally safe respectful and reciprocal
• Current Queensland Driver Licence
• Current Blue Card (or ability to obtain)
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• National Police Check
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region

Desirable

• Experience working within Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations health services education providers or community organisations.
• Understanding of rural regional and remote communities and the challenges affecting communities.
• Knowledge of Equity Diversity and Inclusion frameworks and initiatives.
• Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience in community engagement relationships cultural safety or community services or a related discipline.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on successful applicants recommended for employment which may include confirming your qualifications professional registration/s previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action) police criminal history check Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

If you need more information please contact HR and Recruitment team

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex race culture sexual orientation disability or gender identity. Bidgerdii strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.