Role: First Nations Project Coordinator 

Location: Murarrie, Brisbane

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Identified Position – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only

At Goodstart Early Learning, we’re committed to giving children the best possible start in life. As Australia’s largest early learning provider and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we use our scale to build and share collective wisdom within and beyond Goodstart. Strengthening cultural capability and embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives across our organisation is central to this commitment.

About the Role

Internally this role is titled as "First Nations Cultural Delivery Specialist" which supports the delivery of Goodstart’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural learning programs through-quality coordination, administration and participant engagement.

Working closely with the First Nations team, you'll coordinate program logistics, manage communications with participants, maintain resources and documentation, and help ensure cultural learning experiences run smoothly across the organisation.

This is an opportunity for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is passionate about early childhood, and sharing First Nations culture, enjoys coordinating moving parts, and wants to support meaningful workplace learning in a practical, hands-on capacity.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate program logistics including scheduling sessions, booking venues, managing participant registrations and preparing materials
• Manage communications with program participants, including reminders, updates and post-session follow-up
• Support the facilitation of cultural learning sessions by preparing materials, taking notes and assisting with participant engagement
• Maintain and organise program resources, templates and content in shared systems
• Coordinate with local Cultural Liaisons to support the planning of cultural connection activities
• Track program attendance, collect participant feedback and assist with reporting requirements
• Manage the First Nations team inbox, responding to queries and triaging requests appropriately
• Update intranet content and maintain accessible resource libraries for staff
• Provide general administrative support to the First Nations team including meeting coordination, document preparation and file management

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to better manage your work and non-work needs
• Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduce your taxable income to increase take home pay
• Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
• Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
• Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.
• Free annual flu shot (optional)
• Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance  
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
• Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
• Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.

You’ll bring to the table:

We value the unique lived experience and cultural knowledge you bring. Even if you don't meet every single requirement listed, we still want to hear from you.

Essential:

• You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (identified position).

• Lived/living experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, doing and being
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, email, and basic online systems
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Current QLD Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)

Desirable:

• Experience in event coordination, program administration, or project support
• Experience in community engagement or working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities
• Familiarity with workplace learning and development programs
• Relevant certificate or diploma qualifications

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team via email recruitment@goodstart.org.au

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au

If you are a placement agency or external recruiter, please refrain from submitting resumes to Goodstart unless you have a signed staffing agency agreement with us. Goodstart will not be responsible for or pay any placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies that are not approved suppliers. Any resumes received from agencies or external recruiters without an agreement will be reviewed by Goodstart and may be shared with our internal recruiting team for their reference.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

Applications close 08/05/2026