First Nations Community Coordinator

Connecting culture, care, and community for lasting impact.

Are you passionate about making a real difference for First Nations children with disability or developmental delays? In this full-time role, you’ll work across Western Sydney connecting families to early supports, delivering culturally empowering programs, and helping to build inclusive, thriving communities. With flexible hours and a hybrid mix of working from the office, home, and in the community, you’ll enjoy a supportive, values-driven team environment, along with great benefits including five weeks’ annual leave, salary packaging, gym and health insurance discounts, and ongoing professional development.

Who are we?

Northcott is an Early Childhood partner contracted to deliver the NDIS Early Childhood Approach (ECA) service to local communities in Northern NSW, Mid North Coast, Hunter New England, Northern Sydney, and Western Sydney. The EC approach supports children aged 0-9 with developmental concerns, delays, and/or disabilities.

What does this role look like daily? 

This role focuses on supporting First Nations children aged 0–9 with disabilities or developmental delays — empowering their independence, community inclusion, and overall quality of life.

You’ll also:

• Build strong, respectful relationships with First Nations families, ensuring their voices and preferences are at the forefront
• Undertake observations of a child in their natural environment (face to face and/or remotely via video conference, where applicable) to assess their functioning and support needs
• Support First Nations families in establishing meaningful goals & aspirations for their child and family, and track their progress toward these goals.
• Provide community connections and linkages to mainstream services in the local area to improve children’s access to the right supports and meaningful social participation.
• Work within the framework of the Best Practice Guidelines in Early Intervention.
• This role is based in Western Sydney and involves travelling across the area to engage with families and communities in their own homes.

About You:

This is an Identified Position open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only, under Section 14D of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience working with First Nations children and families
• Understand child development (0–9 years)
• Know and are connected to local First Nations communities
• Are confident in building community networks and service pathways.
• Can promote a culturally safe and supportive work environment

Essential Requirements

• Aboriginality confirmed by a common seal and a reference from an Aboriginal organisation or community group.
• A tertiary qualification in Early Childhood or Allied Health is desirable.
• Understanding of child protection principles and Keep Them Safe
• Willingness to travel across Western Sydney.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible Work Options: Open to both part-time and full-time candidates – find the work-life balance that suits you best.
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave: Enjoy generous time off to recharge and maintain balance
• Wellness Perks: Fitness Passport and reduced insurance.
• Perkbox: Access everyday savings, discounts, and wellbeing resources — our way of supporting you beyond the pay packet.
• Salary Packaging: I increase my take-home pay through packaging options, including $15,900 and $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
• Learning and career advancement opportunities: You will have your contributions valued.

Have a look at some of our team talking about their roles at Northcott: https://www.youtube.com/@NorthcottSociety/videos.

To apply, please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience that align with the role's requirements.

Northcott reviews applications throughout the recruitment process, often before the closing date, and we will advise you of the outcome. For general enquiries about the role, please contact recruitment@northcott.com.au.

Northcott offices will be closed for the Christmas break from 25 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026. We will continue reviewing candidates up until 24 December 2025, and will resume assessing applications from 5 January 2026. Please note that some advertisements may close prior to 25 December 2025.

Thank you for your support. Northcott wishes you a happy and healthy holiday season.