Indigenous Youth Programs Lead

RGIT Australia; Toormina; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NASCA is seeking a Program Lead to support NSW Academies, improving school attendance, performance and career pathways for First Nation students aged 12-18. You will deliver school-based NASCA programs, mentor students, and run life-skills workshops and cultural activities with a strong community focus.

The role requires qualification in education or related fields, effective student engagement, and the ability to work flexible hours including some weekends and overnight residential programs.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in teaching, social sciences, Indigenous studies, coaching, youth and community services, or health.
• Facilitation, presenting or working with children and young people.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Experience engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management; able to manage competing priorities.
• Proactivity with autonomy and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NASCA programs in schools including program planning, coordination and implementation.
• Maintain meaningful relationships with students, community members and the school.
• Undertake, as required, daily bus pickups and drops off.
• Mentor and support First Nation students aged between 12-18yrs, including facilitating and presenting workshops, and providing in-class tutoring and outside class assistance.
• Provide NASCA Life Skills and School Engagement activities, eg. cooking, creative arts, leadership, CV creation, goal setting, job-ready skills.
• Provide, as required, a healthy breakfast program to NASCA students.
• Organise physical education activities that include Traditional Indigenous Games.
• Organise after school and weekend activities and excursions.
• Facilitate community activities, eg. fostering opportunities for cultural exchange between community, NASCA and school.
• Create Personalised Learning Pathway Plans for NASCA students.
• Works in a team within schools, and from time to time works weekends and overnight to run residential programs and camps.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Proactivity

Education

Teaching

Social sciences

Indigenous studies

Job description

NASCA is seeking a Program Lead to support NSW Academies, improving school attendance, performance and career pathways for First Nation students aged 12-18. You will deliver school-based NASCA programs, mentor students, and run life-skills workshops and cultural activities with a strong community focus.

The role requires qualification in education or related fields, effective student engagement, and the ability to work flexible hours including some weekends and overnight residential programs.