Project Officer - Identified

SNAICC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% super

Salary packaging options

Job summary

SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is seeking a Project Officer to design and deliver cultural responsiveness and trauma-informed training for the child and family sector across Australia. The role requires strong organisation, research and stakeholder coordination to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence.

The position is full-time (76 hours per fortnight), fixed-term for 18 months, with a salary in the range of $113,330 to $118,507 plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging

Qualifications

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Experience delivering training packages.
• Strong project management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with stakeholders and analyse underlying social and economic disadvantages.
• Experience designing and delivering training packages.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and development of cultural responsiveness and trauma-informed skills for the sector workforce.
• Support delivery of training to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations and non-Indigenous services across Australia.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver key projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Research skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed approaches

Education

Relevant degree

Extensive experience in field

Job description

Job Category: Community Engagement,Education and Training

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

• Full Time – 76 hours per fortnight
• Fixed term – 18 months
• $ 113,330 - $118,507 + 12% super & salary packaging options

In this position, it is a genuine occupational requirement that it be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individual, as set out in state relevant Equal Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination and Discrimination Acts.

The Position:

The Project Officer will contribute to the design and development of the cultural responsiveness and trauma informed skills and capabilities of the child and family sector workforce and supports the delivery of training to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations and non-indigenous services across Australia in metropolitan, rural, and remote settings. This role requires strong organisation, communication, research and project management skills and will work closely with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders to deliver key projects on time, within budget and to a high standard to make a positive impact for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.

We are looking for someone who:

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Has a demonstrated ability to work and liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations and has an awareness of trauma informed approaches.
• Has excellent project management skills including the ability to work collaboratively with project stakeholders, develop and implement work plans and meet deadlines.
• Can think conceptually and analytically including the ability to analyse the underlying causes of social and economic disadvantages.
• Has experience contributing to the design and delivery of training packages.

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.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Qualifications or extensive experience in relevant fields
• Working with Children Check
• Current police check (no older than three months)