Senior Aboriginal Cultural Engagement Specialist

Closing date: 11:59pm AEST Friday 9 October 2026Status:Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)Salary: $135901- $156286 per annum 12% SuperannuationRandwick City Council is an innovative and progressive Council committed to serving our vibrantcommunity on the eastern beaches of Sydney. Our community Development Team is seeking a Senior Aboriginal Cultural Engagement :The Senior Aboriginal Cultural Engagement Specialist is a critical role for Council that provides cultural leadership and builds capacity and cultural understanding of Council staff Councillors Council stakeholders and the broader community. The role is responsible for ensuring Council appropriately and consistently engages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and community representatives in Councils planning and decision-making processes ensuring the voice of community is reflected in significant projects plans and in the ongoing development of the LGA. As a senior leader the Senior Aboriginal Cultural Engagement Specialist will provide non-supervisory guidance for other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and advice to non-Aboriginal Staff who engage with the role: Collaborate with key local Aboriginal stakeholders on the implementation of significant initiatives projects plans and strategies that celebrate promote and/or protect the unique Aboriginal cultural heritage of the Randwick LGAEstablish and facilitate appropriate consultative structure(s) with community Elders representatives and organisations to ensure consistent and appropriate community engagement and advice to the Council and Councils leadership teamCollaborate with government community and internal stakeholders on the co-design and delivery of local Closing the Gap Priority Reforms and Targets aligned to Councils Reconciliation CommitmentAbout you:Deep knowledge and appreciation of the cultural and social needs of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people connected to the Randwick LGADemonstrated continuing respect and support for Aboriginal cultural practices and experience working with the Bidjigal and Gadigal community who have occupied this area of the Sydney CoastRelevant experience in community development and capacity buildingFurther information:View the position description online. For questions or more information about the role you can contact Katie Anderson Director Community & Culture onor or Trina Soulos Manager Community Development onor