First Nations Program Advisor

Australian Schools Plus; Sydney; Remote; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible leave

Birthday/Wellbeing leave

Job summary

Australian Schools Plus is seeking a dedicated First Nations Program Advisor. Reporting to the Director of Education, you will support the delivery and development of the First Nations portfolio across a national team, coordinating school partnerships and tracking progress.

You will build relationships with schools, communities and sector partners, contribute to evaluation, and help embed First Nations perspectives in our work and in the Reconciliation Action Plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in program coordination, education or community engagement roles.
• Strong relationship-building and organisational skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using data and insights to inform decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects and support partnerships across Schools Plus.
• Track progress and outcomes and contribute to evaluation and reporting.
• Embed First Nations perspectives and contribute to the Reconciliation Action Plan.

Job description

Full-time | Remote – Open to location | Head Office in Sydney | $110,000 - $130,000 plus super

This position is only open to candidates who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

About the Organisation

Australian Schools Plus (Schools Plus) is a national not-for-profit organisation established in 2014 in

response to the 2011 Gonski Review, which highlighted the deep and persistent educational inequities across Australia.

Grounded by the belief that every child deserves every opportunity to thrive, we’re committed to giving all children access to quality education and breaking entrenched cycles of disadvantage affecting communities nationwide. We partner with schools, education sectors, philanthropy and government to tackle the greatest education challenges, improve student outcomes and drive reform at both the local and systems level.

About the role

In this newly created role, reporting to the Director of Education and working across a national team, the First Nations Program Advisor supports the delivery and ongoing development of Schools Plus’ First Nations portfolio, helping to improve educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The role works closely with schools, communities and sector partners to coordinate and support school partnership projects, track progress and outcomes, and contribute to evaluation and reporting activities. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the Advisor helps identify opportunities to strengthen programs, share learnings and support positive outcomes for First Nations students.

The First Nations Program Advisor also plays an important role in building and maintaining strong relationships across the education and First Nations sectors. The position provides cultural insights and practical support to help embed First Nations perspectives across Schools Plus’ work, including contributing to the organisation’s Reconciliation Action Plan and First Nations Advisory Group. Working alongside colleagues across programs, data and fundraising, the Advisor supports evidence-informed decision-making, partnership development and initiatives that strengthen educational opportunities for First Nations students and communities across Australia.

About you

This role would be suitable for someone who is, first and foremost, passionate about contributing to meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You will come from a career background in program coordination, education and/or community and stakeholder engagement-based roles.

You will bring strong relationship-building and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across a diverse range of stakeholders and manage multiple priorities effectively.

You will be comfortable coordinating projects, supporting partnerships, and using data, feedback and insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement. Experience working across community, education, not-for-profit or social impact environments will be highly regarded.

Key Selection Criteria

As part of your cover letter, please include a 1-2 paragraph summary outlining your interest in the position and your experience in program coordination, stakeholder engagement, community engagement and/or the education sector.

What we can offer you

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their schools and communities through a nationally recognised social impact organisation.
• Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in Australia (with a Head Office based out of Sydney CBD)
• Work alongside a passionate, professional and ambitious team dedicated to education equity
• Wellbeing and birthday leave in addition to standard annual leave arrangements