Cultural Practice Lead

• $83,948 – $111,021 plus 11.5% Superannuation
• Central Coast location
• Only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Opportunity to embed culture and share your knowledge

Organisation

NAISDA is recognised as Australia’s leading First Nations training college for the performing arts. Based on Darkinjung Country on the Central Coast of NSW, NAISDA is an established not-for-profit organisation and registered training organisation (RTO).

The Role

This full-time role will lead and expand the cultural framework for the NAISDA cultural curriculum to enhance the cultural practices of NAISDA and manage the delivery and assessment of the nominated units from Certificate III through to Diploma. The role will also work closely with the Professional Practice Lead on the Professional Practice Cultural units in the curriculum. This is accompanied by the responsibility for management of learning progression and achievement for students studying Certificate III in Dance Practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team
• To create and implement the overall program vision and framework for the cultural curriculum
• Provide cultural leadership and guidance to students
• Manage the production, purchase and storage of all cultural props and costumes
• Develop and deliver the relevant NAISDA courses to ensure integrated, coherent learning experiences
• Ensure embedding of Indigenous Knowings into all the relevant cultural units
• Promote and support the cultural, and academic development of each student in the Certificate III cohort
• Deliver classes in line with each unit’s requirements.
• Work with communities to develop remote and college-based cultural residencies
• Plan, organise and deliver operations and training at cultural residencies in conjunction with the relevant NAISDA staff

Your success profile will include:

• You must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply under section 14D of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
• Demonstrated experience and sensitivity in engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Long standing connections with remote cultural communities and demonstrated understanding and ability to implement cultural protocols
• Certificate IV in training and assessment or working towards achieving this qualification
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to inspire and motivate
• Outstanding influencing, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Ability to guide and support individuals in their desires and efforts to embrace cultural values and traditions
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and meet deadlines
• Eligibility to work in Australia on a permanent basis
• Current NSW Drivers licence
• Intermediate MS Office skills, Axcelerate
• Willingness to work outside of standard work hours when required
• Experience within the Not-for-Profit / Performing Arts sector desirable

Application Process Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria and reason for application to reception@naisda.com.au 

If you would like further information regarding this position, please contact NAISDA Chief Executive Officer Kim Walker on (02) 4340 3100.                                                                                                            

This role will require a Working with Children Check & National Police Check prior to commencing employment with NAISDA.