The First Nations Cultural Advisor will bring essential cultural expertise and valuable industry experience, particularly across care, support, community services, education and related sectors, to advance Chisholm’s commitment to culturally safe, inclusive and high-quality education, embedding First Nations perspectives in curriculum design, delivery and assessment.
This role works across multiple teams including teaching areas and support teams, ensuring learning materials respectfully represent and incorporate First Nations knowledge systems, histories, and contemporary experiences.
The Advisor will draw on their own lived experience, cultural identity and personal knowledge, and is not expected to represent all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Instead, the role will support broader, appropriate consultation processes and values diverse First Nations voices, especially where industry specific perspectives enhance course content in priority sectors such as early childhood, community services, aged care, youth work, health, education, and other people centred professions.
The role may also deliver workshops and engagement programs that strengthen culturally informed practice across Chisholm and provide support to First Nation students. The role contributes directly to student learning through guest speaking, cultural immersion activities, and delivery of workshops and engagement pop-ups aligned with cultural themes and significant dates. The Advisor may also provide mentorship to First Nations students in relevant vocational areas, supporting their transition into the workforce.
ABOUT YOU
You will have a relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience
You must have:
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Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
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Ability to communicate an understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
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Excellent interpersonal, relationship management, and influencing skills, including the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Professional experience in areas such as community services, education, social sciences, Indigenous studies, or a related discipline.
ABOUT US
Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.
We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.
At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.
Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.
WHAT WE OFFER
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An Inclusive work culture – Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education
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Professional Development – continue to grow your career
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Networking Opportunities with Industrial Partners
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State of the art facilities on our campuses
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Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
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Free Employee Assistance Program – get the support you want. It’s confidential.
If this is the job for you, please apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application!
Important information about your application
Your application should include:
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a cover letter
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your resume
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contact details of three (3) referees.
Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:
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Verified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume
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Verified and current Employee Working with Children Check
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Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
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Verified National Police Check
Applications for this position close 9am Friday 7 August 2026.
If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Emmy Webbers, First Nations Innovation and Support Manager on [email protected]
We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing [email protected].
Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.
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