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.
Subscribe to the SNAICC News for notices of future job vacancies.
Current positions
Principle Social Policy and Research Officer
Full-time position
Location: Melbourne (preferable)
Salary range: $110k to $120k + super + salary sacrificing benefits
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. The Principal Social Policy and Research Officer will support the SNAICC CEO and SNAICC Council members to engage in high-level and strategic policy engagement and reform processes.
The role 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, and 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.
SNAICC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply
See Pipeline Talent for full position description, selection criteria and details on how to apply.
Applications close 2nd March 2022.
Senior Policy & Research Officer
Full-time position
Location: Melbourne (preferable)
Salary range: $90k-$98k + super + salary sacrificing benefits
Reporting to the Principal Social Policy and Research Officer, the 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.
This Officer will research and draft high-quality policy and research papers, briefings, reports, submissions, resources for services, fact sheets and media releases spanning the child and family safety and wellbeing, child development and child rights fields. They will also provide secretariat support to national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander working groups and committees that are convened or supported by SNAICC.
About you:
This opportunity is ideal for an exceptional individual with demonstrated experience in policy and research, and 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.
SNAICC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply
See Pipeline Talent for full position description, selection criteria and details on how to apply.
Applications close 2nd March 2022.
