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 an additional component of up to $2,650 taxfree to be spent on meals entertainment / accommodation & venue hire – subject to Government regulations)
- Leave loading
- Cultural leave provisions, and
- Flexible work arrangements
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
Are you passionate about advancing the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children?
Project Manager, Early Years Intermediary
Part-time or 0.8FTE position based either in SNAICC’s Collingwood, Melbourne, office or working remotely with the SNAICC team from another Australian location (preferably NSW)
Salary range $115,000 – $125,000 per annum (pro-rata) depending on experience. Two-year contract with potential to extend subject to ongoing project funding.
SNAICC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide exceptional leadership and strategic management to ensure the creation and ongoing sustainability of an innovative pilot support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early years services, in partnership with service leaders and project partners.
For specific questions about the role, please contact Sue-Anne Hunter, Sector Development Manager, on 0404 435336.
For details and how to apply, read the full position description
Applications close 9am AEST Monday 23 November 2020
Senior Policy and Research Officer
Full-time. Based in Collingwood, Melbourne, or working remotely from another Australian location (working from home while COVID-19 restrictions apply)
Salary Range $85,000 – $95,000 per annum plus super and salary packaging
SNAICC is seeking an experienced and tertiary qualified Senior Policy and Research Officer. The officer will provide high-level evidence-informed policy analysis of issues relating to SNAICC’s objectives and the rights and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children with a focus on child development, safety and wellbeing
For specific questions about the role please contact:
John Burton, Social Policy and Research Manager on 0401 878063
For details and how to apply, read the full position description
Applications close 9am AEST Monday 23 November 2020
