• Aboriginal-identified position
• Part-time (34.2 hours per week) – 2 years fixed-term contract
• Location: 252 Luxford Rd EMERTON NSW 2770
• Regular travel within the local area is expected

About the Role

Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a Reconciliation Engagement Worker to coordinate and deliver a range of projects, events, and activities supporting the mission of the Mt Druitt and District Reconciliation Group. The role also includes contributing to broader community development and engagement initiatives with diverse stakeholders across the Mt Druitt area.

The responsibilities will be carried out in close collaboration with a second reconciliation engagement worker who will be based nearby, at Bidwill Uniting. While the two workers will be equally responsible for delivering the projects, events and activities, the worker who is based at Baabayn will take the lead on matters requiring inside knowledge of Aboriginal culture and protocols as well as communication with Aboriginal organisations and community members.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working together to coordinate a deep listening campaign with various stakeholders across the Mt Druitt area, with the focus on hearing different perspectives on the concept of Reconciliation. This work will include organising and facilitating yarning circles, forums, agency visits etc.
• Delivering a range of events and activities that align with the goals of the Mt Druitt and District Reconciliation Group, including two major annual events (Apology Commemoration and Mt Druitt Reconciliation Walk and Gathering).
• Coordinating planning meetings and participating in other network and collaboration gatherings, including the monthly Mt Druitt and District Reconciliation Group meeting.
• Liaising with Council, the NSW Police and other agencies as necessary.

About Us

At Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation, we pride ourselves on being a community, not a service. We are led by four female Elders, and we are strongly committed to Aboriginal self- empowerment. We run a Centre on Luxford Road in Emerton, in the Mount Druitt area, as a place of healing, belonging and connectedness for Aboriginal people.

Our programs currently include a weekly Elders’ gathering, a Homework Club, a group for young mums and their small children, and a cultural healing circle, as well as annual events such as NAIDOC celebrations and community excursions. We also work behind the scenes supporting people with a range of issues and being there for them at times of loss and crisis.

We are mainly a women’s space, although we welcome boys and men to join us as appropriate.

The Mt Druitt and District Reconciliation Group is part of a broader movement to strengthen relationships between First Nations and non‑First Nations people in the Mt Druitt area.

About you:

You will bring a combination of relevant qualifications, experience, and personal attributes, including:

• Certificate IV or higher in Community Services, Social Sciences, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field; or equivalent capabilities and experience.
• Experience coordinating or facilitating community‑based activities and programs.
• Understanding of and direct familiarity with Aboriginal culture, protocols and values.
• Ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate community‑based initiatives.
• Ability to engage with First Nations people and organisations sensitively and respectfully, with understanding of trauma and systemic racism.
• Deep understanding of issues relating to Reconciliation, including colonisation, intergenerational trauma, and racism in all its forms.
• Ability to work sensitively and appropriately, in both individual and group settings, with people who have experienced trauma and now experience mental health challenges and/or addiction.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; friendly, personable, and committed to Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation’s mission and values.
• Well organised and efficient time-management skills.
• Self-motivated and pro-active personality.
• Ability to work in a team.
• High-quality writing, verbal and computer skills.
• Understanding of and familiarity with the Aboriginal community of Mt Druitt (highly desirable).

A current, valid NSW Working With Children Check clearance & current, valid NSW driving license will be conditions of employment. Any offer of employment will also be subject to the provision to Baabayn of evidence of your relevant qualifications and a satisfactory National Police Check certificate.

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Benefits of Working with Us:

• Opportunities to grow and develop your skills in a diverse role.
• Supportive, friendly team environment in an Aboriginal owned and controlled community organisation.
• Flexible work arrangements.

How to FIND more information:

For a full position description, please click the link under 'Supporting Materials' below.

next steps

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

Review of applications will begin on Monday 11 May and continue until the position is filled.

A position description is attached.