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?
See our current positions below.
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
- 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
Principal Social Policy and Research Officer
Full-time position
Location: Melbourne (preferable)
Salary range: $110k to $120k + super + salary sacrificing benefits
SNAICC has a middle-management level vacancy in its Policy & Research team. The Principal Social Policy and Research Officer will lead and manage SNAICC’s policy development processes and projects. They will manage a small team that provides 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. They will report to the Social Policy & Research Manager, and support the SNAICC CEO and SNAICC Council members to engage in high-level and strategic policy engagement and reform processes.
The officer will establish and maintain ongoing relationships with key partners, stakeholders and SNAICC member services, including relevant government agencies, the community-controlled early childhood sectors, and other non-government stakeholders.
About you:
This opportunity is ideal for an exceptional individual with demonstrated experience in policy leadership, an understanding of issues impacting upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, and strong a commitment to the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
SNAICC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply
See full Principal Social Policy and Research Officer position description here for selection criteria and details on how to apply.
Applications open
Senior Policy & Research Officer
Full-time position
Location: Melbourne (preferable)
Salary range: $92k to $98k + super + salary sacrificing benefits
The SNAICC Senior Policy & Research Officer will support SNAICC’s policy outcomes by enhancing the research and policy development capacity of SNAICC. They 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. The Officer will research and draft high quality policy and research papers, briefings, reports, submissions, resources for services, fact sheets and media releases. This opportunity is ideal for an exceptional individual with demonstrated experience in policy and research, an in depth understanding of issues impacting upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, and strong commitment to the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
Some of the officer’s key responsibilities will be to conduct research work in a range of social policy areas with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early child development, education and care; conduct consultation and literature-based research. Write and edit policy and research reports for publication or presentation at meetings and conferences; and establish project plans for the effective development, implementation and review of projects.
About you:
This role is suitable for someone with strong knowledge and understanding of evidence and best practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early childhood development, education, care and wellbeing; and demonstrated experience and ability to work and liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations; and facilitate their involvement in consultations and policy development processes.
SNAICC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply
See full Senior Policy and Research Officer position description here for selection criteria and details on how to apply.
Applications open
THRYVE
THRYVE National Director
Full-time position – Three-year contract with potential to extend, subject to ongoing project funding
Location: based in Melbourne (negotiable for the right person).
Salary range: commences at $145,000 per annum – depending on experience + super + salary sacrificing benefits
THRYVE is an exciting new initiative within SNAICC – National Voice for our Children. THRYVE aims to represent, build and grow the community-controlled early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector across the country. THRYVE sits within the Early Years Intermediary division of SNAICC. This is a new division of SNAICC piloting initiatives that aim to represent, build and grow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled early years services across the country. SNAICC is establishing Intermediary pilots in three states in the next three years and has commenced with the NSW Intermediary (THRYVE NSW) in 2021. Co-design is underway in WA and will commence in Victoria in 2022. The state based Intermediary pilots (THRYVE NSW; THRYVE WA; THRYVE Vic) will act as ‘emerging peaks’ for the early years sectors providing representation and leadership, and professional services in areas such as workforce development, service integration, and program and policy development.
SNAICC is seeking an experienced leader to direct this division and be part of SNAICC’s executive leadership team. The National Director will line manage the state-based THRYVE Directors, and a program support position. This position will suit an experienced leader, with advanced skills in project and people management, high level negotiation and advocacy experience, and strategic stakeholder engagement skills.
About you:
The role will be suitable for an experienced entrepreneurial leader, with skills in areas such as stakeholder management, sector reform, advocacy and organisational management. The Director will have a solid understanding of and experience in supporting principles
and practice relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control and self management in community services, and 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. Strong leadership skills and significant experience in a senior management position, and excellent project management skills.
This position is identified for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and exemption is claimed under Subsection 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.
See full position description for selection criteria and details on how to apply.
Applications open
THRYVE WA
Director, THRYVE WA
Full-time position
Location: Based in Western Australia, flexible location
Salary range: Salary range starts at $130,000 (depending on experience) + salary sacrifice, + super.
THRYVE WA sits within the National Intermediary Pilot Project of SNAICC – National Voice for our Children. This is a new initiative that aims to represent, build and grow the community-controlled early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector across the country. The state pilot Intermediaries (THRYVE NSW, THRYVE WA and THRYVE Victoria) will act as a support-based service for the community-controlled ECEC sector, providing representation and leadership in areas such as: workforce development and training, service quality, networking and communities of practice, policy and system development. SNAICC is establishing Pilot Intermediaries across three (3) states over the next three years. THRYVE NSW Intermediary support services was established in 2021 and Western Australia and Victoria are currently in the co-design phase.
The THRYVE WA Director will lead the establishment of an innovative statewide WA support service (THRYVE WA) that will support the quality, growth and development of WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled early years services. They will establish and maintain strong and ongoing relationships with key partners and stakeholders. This includes the participating WA Aboriginal early years’ service leaders to ensure that all service activities reflect and support the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and control in service delivery, and address participating service priorities.
About you:
This is a critical leadership role, responsible for the creation, development, management and financial sustainability of a statewide WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early learning support service.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and accomplished Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander entrepreneur, with business development and leadership experience, who can support a thriving WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early learning sector that enables children and families to thrive.
This position is identified for Aboriginal people and exemption is claimed under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
See full position description for selection criteria and details on how to apply.
Applications open
THRYVE VIC
Administration Officer/ Executive Assistant
Fixed Term until December 2024
Location: Full-time position based in Melbourne
Salary range: Salary range $66,650 – $69,69
4 per annum (depending on experience) + salary packaging + super.The Administrative Officer / Executive Assistant will ensure the smooth running of the THRYVE Victorian Office: you will provide executive and administrative support to the Director and a small and dynamic team of 4 in total. You will work closely with SNAICC HQ and assist establishing administrative processes to establish and support the new THRYVE Victoria office.
The THRYVE Victoria Director is located in Mildura. This position could be based in Mildura or Melbourne at SNAICC HQ. THRYVE Victoria will service and support the Victorian Aboriginal Early Child Care sector.
We are seeking a highly motivated, energetic Administration Officer/ Executive Assistant to join our small and emerging team.
Key responsibilities:
- Support diary management of the THRYVE Victoria Director
- Coordinate travel, including flights and accommodation for THRYVE Victoria team.
- Lead office administration and office maintenance to ensure the smooth running of the THRYVE Victoria office.
- Assist in organisation of venue and catering for events.
- Provide general office reception & be first point of call for stakeholders and visitors to the office.
- Provide secretariat and administrative support to the THRYVE Victoria Advisory Committee and other working groups as required.
- Assist and support the Director on administrative tasks and reporting.
- Maintain stakeholder database and assist to establish and implement new filing systems.
- Find and enact solutions to administrative queries that support the team.
- Work collaboratively with SNAICC HQ and the other THRYVE pilots on shared projects.
- Work with the SNAICC Communications team to assist in the development of website material, resources and content and update various media platforms as required.
- Arrange for the distribution and promotion of resources and publications where applicable.
- Contribute to SNAICC internal planning processes including staff meetings.
This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position
See full for selection criteria and details on how to apply below
Applications are required by 9am Tuesday 23rd August 2022.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must include:
- A brief cover letter outlining why you are applying for the position.
- Written responses to how you meet each of the key selection criteria, including short examples demonstrating your proficiency for each criteria.
- A resume with your skills, experience and qualifications, relevant to the Administrative Officer / Executive Assistant role.
- Names and contact details for two or more recent referees.
All applicants will be notified of the progress or outcome of their application. The successful applicant will be required to have or obtain a current Working with Children Check and a National Police Check.
Please email applications recruitment@snaicc.org.au
THRYVE NSW
Operations Coordinator
Full-time position
Location: Full-time position based in Illawarra region with the NSW Early Years Support Entity
Salary range: Salary range commences as $85,000 per annum (depending on experience) + salary packaging + super.
THRYVE NSW Operations Coordinator is an exciting new role supporting a small, dynamic fast paced team and its operational processes and practice in its NSW office.
The role will manage the NSW THRYVE office, including: systemitise all reporting processes; establishing and maintaining data collection mechanisms; coordinating administrative aspects of projects and programs developed by the Director and the Management team; facilitating work-flow and cross collaboration of projects.
The role will work with the team, across the state facilitating consultations, workshops and business support to the Aboriginal community-controlled ECE sector, inclusive of some training and support, providing backbone business resources and supporting their implementation.
About you:
This position requires high levels of cultural responsiveness and sound approaches to working with a variety of Aboriginal stakeholder networks in NSW. The position will work with a small and very dynamic fast paced team. The ideal candidate will have excellent project management skills and workplace skills.
It will be suitable for a high-performing and organised individual that has the ability to work autonomously and with a strong commitment to supporting and enabling the rights and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This is an Identified position and being an Australian Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander is considered a ‘genuine occupational qualification’ in accordance with section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
See full position description for selection criteria and details on how to apply.
Applications open
