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
Consultancy position: Victorian Building Community Capacity Project
February – June 2019
Based in Melbourne
Consultancy fee $20,000
Are you passionate about advancing the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children?
SNAICC – National Voice for Our Children, the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, is seeking a consultant to strengthen Aboriginal community engagement and leadership around child safety and wellbeing.
The position will coordinate the reference group for the project with key partners (SNAICC, VACCA, the Alliance) and develop communications resources that includes an update of Family Matters Victoria Community Resource, media resources including a short video and poster, as well as a promotional campaign for the Family Matters National Week of Action (May 2019) in Victoria.
Download the terms of reference for more information.
Please forward a proposal for this project to Emma Sydenham Acting CEO on emma.sydenham@snaicc.org.au. To discuss any aspects of the terms of reference, please call Emma on 03 9419 1921 or 0415 188990.
Applications close 6pm AEDT on Thursday 14 February 2019.
Senior Sector and Practice Development Officer
Full time
Based in Collingwood, Melbourne
Salary Range $76,000-$84,390 plus super and salary packaging
Are you passionate about advancing the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children?
SNAICC – National Voice for our Children, the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Sector and Practice Development Officer.
The role will deliver high-quality training to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and non-Indigenous services across Australia. As an expert in early childhood development, the role will work closely with the Senior Sector and Practice Development Manager to design and develop new and existing sector and practice development programs and resources for staff in early childhood services.
SNAICC wants to hear from individuals with demonstrated experience designing, developing and delivering sector development programs with both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, and non-Indigenous workers. The ideal candidate has an in-depth understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, and strong commitment to their rights, needs and aspirations.
This is an Indigenous Identified role only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
Download the position description for more information and to learn how to apply.
Please email applications and initial inquiries to: tanya.wells@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, Acting CEO on 03 9419 1921 or 0415 188990.
Applications close 6pm AEDT on Monday 25 February 2019.
