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SNAICC Employment Opportunities
We are always looking for committed and dedicated people to join our workforce.
View our current positions below.
SNAICC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for positions within our organisation.
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SNAICC has been supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families for over 40 years, resulting in many key milestones and achievements across the country.
Our diverse and dedicated team are passionate, experienced, skilled and committed to upholding the rights of the oldest continuing culture in the world.
Do you believe in creating a more socially-just society by promoting the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal communities?
Do you want to work with an organisation that is proudly Aboriginal community-controlled, representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families?
Do you have experience working in areas such as policy, training, resource development, communications or community engagement?
We are always looking for committed and dedicated people to join our team.
We offer a range of benefits including:
- inclusive positive team culture
- opportunity to make a positive impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- attractive salary
- salary packaging ($15,900 tax-free salary component and an additional component of up to $2,650 tax-free to be spent on meals entertainment/accommodation & venue hire – subject to Government regulations)
- leave loading
- Cultural leave provisions
- flexible work arrangements.
SNAICC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Current positions
Manager – Community Partner
| Full time | Fixed term – 2 years | Location: Yálla-birr-ang, Naarm/Melbourne | Salary: $128,440 – $134,306 + 11% super & salary packaging options |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Isander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the role
The Manager – Community Partner will oversee the various levels of foundational support, sector assistance and capacity building of the Aboriginal community-controlled sector community-led and culturally safe projects. The incumbent will be responsible for various programs that underpin the established partnership programs such as Connected Beginnings, CCCFR Expansion, Improving Multidisciplinary Responses and First Nations Playgroups Pilot.
The Manager – Community Partner will report directly to the Project Director Connected Beginnings & CCCFR and manage a team of Senior Project and Project Officers. This position will provide high-level leadership to support the Project Director, overseeing elements of a number of community-led and culturally safe programs.
Apply via email at recruitment@snaicc.org.au or online at EthicalJobs.
Use the subject line ‘Manager – Community Partner‘ and attach:
- a cover letter (max 2 pages) responding to the selection criteria and outlining why you are interested in the position and the skills and experience you would bring to the role
- a resume with your skills, experience, and qualifications, relevant to the position.
Applications close Sunday 12 May 2024.
About the Programs Unit
SNAICC Programs Unit aims to build the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations and mainstream non-government organisations to ensure children have access to high-quality, sustainable, culturally safe and secure services in the early childhood education and care sector. The primary focus is to support the growth and development of the community-controlled early childhood education and care sector across the country. The Programs Unit works to establish partnerships, provide guidance and facilitate collaboration between community-controlled organisations and mainstream non-government organisations, promoting cultural safety and inclusivity in service provision. The Programs Unit strives to enhance the accessibility, quality and sustainability of services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, ensuring their holistic development and wellbeing.
Leadership Advisor – Early Years Support
| Full time | Fixed term – Dec 2024 | Location: Yálla-birr-ang, Naarm/Melbourne | Salary: $109,960-$114,982 + 11% super & salary packaging options |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Isander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the role
The Leadership Advisor – Early Years Support will work with the leadership teams within Victoria’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled early years services to strengthen their capacity in service delivery and quality outcomes. This position will also provide high-quality policy development & programming advice, and advocacy support to represent the interests of these services with sector leaders and broader decision-makers, contributing to a more sustainable, high quality and culturally strong early years services system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children across Victoria.
The Leadership Advisor will report to the Director of Early Years Support Victoria and work collaboratively with the Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled early years sector in Victoria. The role is part of a small Early Years Support Victoria team and will work collaboratively with Early Years Support teams in other jurisdictions. This position will be co-located with a Victorian Aboriginal peak body or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early learning service, yet to be determined. Location can be flexible, although either Naarm/Melbourne or Mildura is preferred. Travel within Victoria is required to understand the needs of and support Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early learning services.
Apply via email at recruitment@snaicc.org.au or online at EthicalJobs.
Use the subject line ‘Leadership Advisor – Early Years Support‘ and attach:
- a cover letter (max 2 pages) responding to the selection criteria and outlining why you are interested in the position and the skills and experience you would bring to the role
- a resume with your skills, experience, and qualifications, relevant to the position.
Applications close Sunday 28 April 2024.
About the Programs Unit
SNAICC Programs Unit aims to build the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations and mainstream non-government organisations to ensure children have access to high-quality, sustainable, culturally safe and secure services in the early childhood education and care sector. The primary focus is to support the growth and development of the community-controlled early childhood education and care sector across the country. The Programs Unit works to establish partnerships, provide guidance and facilitate collaboration between community-controlled organisations and mainstream non-government organisations, promoting cultural safety and inclusivity in service provision. The Programs Unit strives to enhance the accessibility, quality and sustainability of services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, ensuring their holistic development and wellbeing.
Senior Project Officer – Community Partner
| Full time | Fixed term – June 2025 | Location: Yálla-birr-ang, Naarm/Melbourne | Salary: $109,960-$114,982 + 11% super & salary packaging options |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the role
The Senior Project Officer – Community Partner will support SNAICC as it undertakes various levels of foundational support, sector assistance and capacity building of the Aboriginal community-controlled sector community-led and culturally safe projects.
These streams of work will include:
- liaison with Aboriginal controlled-community organisations to ascertain organisational needs
- provision of supports such as foundational plans, governance information
- provision of sector Communities of Practice
- community conversations and consultations around emerging needs and/or funding opportunities.
The Senior Project Officer will be responsible for planning out and ensuring the effective delivery of the streams of work focused on SNAICC’s community partner role, with the assistance of a Project Officer and under the guidance of the National Project Director. The Senior Project Officer will report directly to the National Project Director – Connected Beginnings & CCCFR Expansion. This role will provide high-level support to the National Director, overseeing elements of a number of community-led and culturally safe projects and working closely with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth rollout of place-based projects in sites around the country.
Apply via email at recruitment@snaicc.org.au or online at EthicalJobs.
Use the subject line ‘Senior Project Officer – Community Partner‘ and attach:
- a cover letter (max 2 pages) responding to the selection criteria and outlining why you are interested in the position and the skills and experience you would bring to the role
- a resume with your skills, experience, and qualifications, relevant to the position.
Applications close Tuesday 7 May 2024.
About the Programs Unit
SNAICC Programs Unit aims to build the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations and mainstream non-government organisations to ensure children have access to high-quality, sustainable, culturally safe and secure services in the early childhood education and care sector. The primary focus is to support the growth and development of the community-controlled early childhood education and care sector across the country. The Programs Unit works to establish partnerships, provide guidance and facilitate collaboration between community-controlled organisations and mainstream non-government organisations, promoting cultural safety and inclusivity in service provision. The Programs Unit strives to enhance the accessibility, quality and sustainability of services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, ensuring their holistic development and wellbeing.
Administration & Operations Coordinator – Early Years Support Victoria
| Full time | Fixed term – Dec 2024 | Location: Mildura, Victoria | Salary: $78,330 – $81,909 + 11% super & salary packaging options |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the role
The Administration & Operations Coordinator – Early Years Support Victoria will ensure the smooth running of the EYS Victoria Office: you will provide executive and administrative support to the Director, Early Years Support Victoria and a small and dynamic team. You will work closely with SNAICC HQ and assist establishing administrative processes. This role will support various key projects and assist with project administrative tasks including secretariat support to advisory committees, and project reporting requirements. This position reports to the Director, Early Years Support Victoria and supports the EYS Victoria team with administrative and operational requirements. The position will also work closely with other EYS state teams, SNAICC HQ office staff and SNAICC’s membership, and key funding bodies (including Government and NGOs).
Apply via email at recruitment@snaicc.org.au or online at EthicalJobs.
Use the subject line ‘Administration & Operations Coordinator – Early Years Support Victoria‘ and attach:
- a cover letter (max 2 pages) responding to the selection criteria and outlining why you are interested in the position and the skills and experience you would bring to the role
- a resume with your skills, experience, and qualifications, relevant to the position.
Applications close Sunday 28 April 2024.
About the Programs Unit
SNAICC Programs Unit aims to build the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations and mainstream non-government organisations to ensure children have access to high-quality, sustainable, culturally safe and secure services in the early childhood education and care sector. The primary focus is to support the growth and development of the community-controlled early childhood education and care sector across the country. The Programs Unit works to establish partnerships, provide guidance and facilitate collaboration between community-controlled organisations and mainstream non-government organisations, promoting cultural safety and inclusivity in service provision. The Programs Unit strives to enhance the accessibility, quality and sustainability of services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, ensuring their holistic development and wellbeing.
Executive & Team Assistant – Programs
| Full time | Fixed term – 2 years | Location: Yálla-birr-ang, Naarm/Melbourne | Salary: $78,330 – $81,909 + 11% super & salary packaging options |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the role
The Executive & Team Assistant – Programs will provide high level administration and project support to the Executive Director Programs and broader team to manage the day-to-day operations of the business unit. This includes calendar and inbox management, coordinating workflow in and out of the unit, booking travel and coordinating meetings with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires strong administrative and project support skills with both internal and external stakeholders. As part of the Programs team, the incumbent reports to the Executive Director Programs and provides day-to-day support to the Programs team.
Apply via email at recruitment@snaicc.org.au or online at EthicalJobs.
Use the subject line ‘Executive & Team Assistant – Programs‘ and attach:
- a cover letter (max 2 pages) responding to the selection criteria and outlining why you are interested in the position and the skills and experience you would bring to the role
- a resume with your skills, experience, and qualifications, relevant to the position.
Applications close Sunday 28 April 2024.
About the Programs Unit
SNAICC Programs Unit aims to build the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations and mainstream non-government organisations to ensure children have access to high-quality, sustainable, culturally safe and secure services in the early childhood education and care sector. The primary focus is to support the growth and development of the community-controlled early childhood education and care sector across the country. The Programs Unit works to establish partnerships, provide guidance and facilitate collaboration between community-controlled organisations and mainstream non-government organisations, promoting cultural safety and inclusivity in service provision. The Programs Unit strives to enhance the accessibility, quality and sustainability of services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, ensuring their holistic development and wellbeing.