Working with SNAICC
- Are you passionate, experienced, skilled and committed to working with and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities?
- Do you believe in creating a more socially-just society and promoting their rights, needs and aspirations?
- Do you want to work with an organisation that is proudly Aboriginal-community-controlled, representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait children and families?
- Do you have experience and relevant qualifications working in areas such as policy, training, resource development, communications and community engagement within this sector?
About us
SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is the national non-government peak body in Australia that represents the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait children and families.
SNAICC has been supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families since 1981, which has resulted in many key milestones and achievements – both in policy developments at state, territory and federal levels, and also in developing innovative and useful resources for the sector.
SNAICC is a diverse team, gathering people from a variety of backgrounds with a range of skills and experiences, all of whom work together in co-operation and mutual respect.
Our shared mission is:
“To provide a strong voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families through a national body which represents Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s services and promotes the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.”
Our staff
We offer our staff an excellent wellbeing program, opportunities to participate in cultural events and activities, and professional development opportunities.
Staff are offered professional and personal development through ongoing on-the-job training, internal and external training opportunities, and whole-of-agency staff in-service days designed to build morale and knowledge.
Benefits of working with us
We offer a range of benefits when working with us, including:
- Salary Packaging ($15,900 tax free salary component and additional meals entertainment / accommodation & venue hire subject to Government regulations)
- Leave loading
- Generous personal leave and cultural leave provisions
- Flexible work arrangements – including variations to start/finish times, part-time hours
- Bonus day-off during Christmas period, and
- Team Cultural Days
Career opportunities with SNAICC
We’re always looking for committed and dedicated people to join our workforce so check out our positions vacant.
SNAICC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for positions at SNAICC. SNAICC provides access to formal training and professional development.
SNAICC is always looking for volunteers, students and interns to undertake work in a range of areas. You can help make a difference by assisting us with policy and research, training and resource development, campaigns, communications, Aboriginal Children’s Day, and much more.
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Current positions available
Corporate Services Officer
Full time
Based in Collingwood, Melbourne
Salary Range $63,000-$72,400 plus super and salary packaging
SNAICC is seeking an enthusiastic corporate services officer.
The role is critical to the internal operation of SNAICC and meeting its strategic objective of a strong national peak body. It provides an opportunity to support SNAICC’s leadership team comprising of the CEO, Board and Council, as well as support the smooth operation of the SNAICC office through administration, human resources and training management.
SNAICC wants to hear from individuals with demonstrated experience in administration and office management with a high level of expertise in human resource policies and procedures, as well as experience working with senior management to manage schedules. The ideal candidate will have excellent inter-personal skills as this is a role that involves liaising with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and the wider community, as well as assisting with events such as the SNAICC Conference and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander National Children’s Day. Understanding issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, and strong commitment to their rights, needs and aspirations is also desirable.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
Download the position description for more information and to learn how to apply.
Please email applications and initial inquiries to: tony.meggs@snaicc.org.au. For general information about SNAICC, visit the SNAICC website www.snaicc.org.au. For questions about the role please contact Tony Meggs, Corporate Services Manager on (03) 9419 1921.
Applications close 6pm AEDT on Friday 7 June 2019.
Sector Development Manager
Full time
Based in Collingwood, Melbourne
Salary Range $105,000-$120,000 plus super and salary packaging
SNAICC is seeking an enthusiastic sector development manager.
The role is responsible for the delivery and development of SNAICC’s sector and practice development programs for organisations and staff in early childhood and child and family welfare services across Australia. It involves the delivery and management of projects to a high standard within timelines and budgets, as well as leadership and management to grow and optimise the operations of the SNAICC Sector Development unit.
SNAICC wants to hear from individuals with demonstrated leadership skills, the ability to analyse policy and legislative changes relevant to practice in the sector, and project management skills to design, deliver, manage and evaluate projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in at least one of the following areas: early childhood development, child and family welfare, community services, business management or public administration. A broad knowledge and a deep understanding of issues impacting upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families and commitment to the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families is also essential.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
Download the position description for more information and to learn how to apply.
Please email applications and initial inquiries to: tony.meggs@snaicc.org.au. For general information about SNAICC, visit the SNAICC website www.snaicc.org.au. For questions about the role please contact Tony Meggs, Corporate Services Manager on (03) 9419 1921.
Applications close 6pm AEDT on Thursday 13 June 2019.
Family Matters Campaign Manager
Full time
Based in Collingwood, Melbourne
Salary Range $95,000-$100,000 plus super and salary packaging
SNAICC is seeking an enthusiastic Family Matters campaign manager.
Family Matters – Strong communities. Strong culture. Stronger children. is Australia’s national campaign to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people grow up safe and cared for in family, community and culture. Through this campaign, we aim to eliminate the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care within a generation (2040). Find out more at www.familymatters.org.au
SNAICC wants to hear from individuals with leadership experience in strategy and campaign coordination. The role covers diverse areas of policy development, strategy development, communications, media, government engagement, stakeholder mobilisation and facilitation. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and ability to work and liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations; and facilitate their involvement in consultation, project or campaign activities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
Download the position description for more information and to learn how to apply.
Please email applications and initial inquiries to: tony.meggs@snaicc.org.au. For general information about SNAICC, visit the SNAICC website www.snaicc.org.au. For questions about the role please contact Emma Sydenham/Angela Singh on (03) 9419 1921.
Applications close 6pm AEDT on Thursday 13 June 2019.
