• Full Time – 76 hours per fortnight
• Fixed term – 3 Years 
• Location – Melbourne hybrid / Remote Working
• Salary – $117,792 - $132,907 + 12% super & salary packaging options

SNAICC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. 

The Position:

The Senior Project Officer will be responsible for facilitating and leading sector engagement, building relationships with community and government stakeholders, and developing grant guidelines and assessment process. The Senior Project Officer will have strong knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early years, as well as ECEC quality and regulatory landscape.
This role requires strong organisation, communication, relationship building and project management skills with both internal and external stakeholders. The Senior Project Officer will be responsible for planning and supporting the Manager Workforce Innovation Fund.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A broad knowledge and understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, with a commitment to the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
• A demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and people, including community leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality documents, evidence-based reports, submissions, research papers and briefings.
• Experience in project management, including project planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Experience in grant management, applications or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance regarding grant processes.
• Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain partnerships, lead sector engagement and work collaboratively in the design and implementation of activities.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work as part of a team from diverse cultural backgrounds, to manage competing demands and to seek and offer support as appropriate.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the National Quality Framework in the context of achieving cultural development and competency in the early childhood and education sector.
• Experience in project management including the ability to work collaboratively with project stakeholders, develop and implement project work plans and meet deadlines.  
• Can demonstrate strategic understanding of, and experiences in, the principles and practice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control and self-determination.   

Prior to applying for this role, please review the Position Description (this can be viewed on our website).

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.

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.