Senior Manager Aboriginal Leadership and Engagement

Social Futures is a leading community service organisation and registered community housing provider with 50 years’ experience creating positive social change. We work with communities, organisations and government to build inclusive communities where everyone is valued and supported.

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Aboriginal Leadership and Engagement to join our team on a 7-month maternity leave contract to help make a positive social change, together.

Reporting directly to the CEO and as a member of the Leadership Team, this role provides strategic cultural leadership across the organisation.

Why join us?

• Meaningful work that makes a difference
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Competitive salary, salary packaging and wellness benefits

 What you'll be doing

• Participate in the Leadership Team, embedding cultural capability into organisational strategy and decision-making.
• Provide high-level cultural advice to Executive and Managers to support culturally responsive programs and services.
• Maintain oversight of the Aboriginal Employment Retention and Development Strategy and support leaders to appropriately manage and develop First Nations employees.
• Oversee coordination and monitoring of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
• Maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal partners, networks and advisory groups.
• Provide steady leadership on emerging cultural or strategic matters.

What we're looking for

• Cultural credibility and strong relationships within Aboriginal communities and networks.
• Experience in strategic planning, workforce development and organisational change.
• The ability to provide high-level cultural advice in a leadership context.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills.
• Confidence working within complex and geographically dispersed environments.

Social Futures considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977 (NSW)” This is an identified vacancy with a genuine occupational requirement for the position to be filled by a candidate who identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Social Futures is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. We actively encourage applications from key communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQSB+ people, and those with lived experience and expertise. We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage candidates to request reasonable adjustments if needed.

Please read about the role in the Position Description, click here (If you are viewing this advert on SEEK, the position description will be available for review after you click "Apply")

How to Apply:
Please upload an up-to-date resume with your working experience, along with a cover letter showcasing how you align with the role requirements, Social Futures values and why the role is of interest to you.  

We review applications as they are submitted, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. Applications close 3^rd August 2026
For more information about Social Futures please visit our website https://socialfutures.org.au/work-with-us/

For further information about the role, or to request adjustments to the recruitment process please contact Tony Davies on 0438 222 636.

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