- Darkinjung Country
- Only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Opportunity to embed culture and share your knowledge
About us
NAISDA is Australia’s leading performing arts training organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth, offering accredited qualifications and world-class training in dance, culture, and performance. Since 1976, we have nurtured the next generation of First Nations artists, combining knowledge with deep cultural learning from Elders and remote communities. Located on Darkinjung Land on the NSW Central Coast, NAISDA provides a creative and cultural community that empowers students to embrace their heritage while preparing them for future success in the arts.
The Cultural Practice Lead will establish the cultural framework for the NAISDA curriculum to enhance the cultural practices of NAISDA, and is responsible for the management of learning, progression and achievement for students studying Certificate III in Dance Practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading a small team
- Providing cultural leadership and guidance to students
- Developing and delivering the relevant NAISDA courses
- Working with communities to develop remote and college-based cultural residencies
- Organising and delivering operations and training at cultural residencies
- Managing the production, purchase and storage of all cultural props and costumes
Your success profile will include:
- Identifying 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
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate
- 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
- Willingness to work outside of standard work hours when required
Application Process
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria, clearly indicating the position you are applying for to reception@naisda.com.au
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, there is no deadline for applications.
This role will require a Working with Children Check & National Police Check prior to commencing employment with NAISDA Dance College.