Community Development,Early Childhood,Project Management
Fixed-Term Position – 2 Year
Full-time: 76 hours per fortnight
Hybrid work model (remote may be considered)
Salary Range: $132,935 + Salary Packaging + Super
Established in 1981, SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is the national non-government peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. SNAICC’s vision is that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families are protected, our communities determine their own futures, and our cultural identity is valued. We work to amplify the voice of community and the sector for the fulfilment of the rights of our children.
SNAICC plays a key role in the following areas:
Research and policy development, with high-level leadership, policy and sector representation
Training and resource design, development and delivery including topics such as early childhood development, partnerships, family support, trauma, and cultural competency.
Support for sector development, membership, and networking.
Job Description
The Inclusion & Accessibility Project Manager is focused on strengthening the capacity, confidence and knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families, parents and carers of children with newly identified disabilities and/or emerging developmental concerns. The position aims to empower families to better recognise and understand these concerns and to increase their awareness of available services and supports.
Prior to applying for this role, please review thePosition Description(this can be viewed on our website).
Desired Skills and Experience
We are looking for someone who has:
Broad knowledge and understanding of human rights and issues impacting upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families and commitment to the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of children with disability and/or emerging developmental delay, and the intersection of such with the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families
Demonstrated ability to design, deliver, manage, and evaluate projects across the entire project cycle.
Extensive networks, partnerships, and relationships across State/Territory peaks at a senior level and ability to provide links to those agencies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality documents, evidence- based reports, submissions, and briefings.
Demonstrated ability to lead the design, develop and deliver trauma informed training programs and resources with both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, and mainstream organisations.
Demonstrated experience and ability to manage budgets and resources to optimise productivity, ensure compliance with contracted deliverables and contribute positively to the on-going sustainability of the organisation.
Extensive experience and demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and people.
Demonstrated capacity to develop and implement sector and workforce development strategies focused on early childhood, accessibility and inclusion.
Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain effective collaborative professional relationship and partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders across non-government, government, philanthropic, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Applications must include:
A brief cover letter outlining why you are applying for the position
Written responses to how you meet each of the key selection criteria, including short examples demonstrating your proficiency for each criteria
A resume with your skills, experience, and qualifications, relevant to the role
The successful applicant will be required to have or obtain a current Working with Children Check and a National Police Check.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
SNAICC reserves the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.
SNAICC is committed to everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our Child safe practices and policies.
SNAICC does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time – thank you. Please be advised that SNAICC is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted outside of its recruitment process.
