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
Senior Policy and Research Officer
Fixed term 2 years
Location: based in Melbourne
Salary range: Salary range commences as $102,766 – $107,460 (depending on experience) + salary packaging + super.
The Senior Policy & Research Officer will support SNAICC’s policy outcomes by enhancing the research and policy development capacity of SNAICC. The incumbent 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; and will research and draft high-quality policy and research papers, briefings, reports, submissions, resources for services, fact sheets and media releases with a focus on early child development, education and care. This position is a crucial member of the new team providing secretariat support services to the Early Childhood Policy Partnership Secretariat.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct individually, or as a member of a small team, policy and research work in a range of social policy areas with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early child development, education and care.
- Translate policy and research into accessible resources and information for SNAICC member services and key stakeholders.
- Liaise regularly with the Manager Policy Partnership Secretariat in relation to the development and implementation of work plans and individual work plans.
- Establish project plans for the effective development, implementation, and review of projects.
- Conduct consultation and literature-based research. Write and edit policy and research reports for publication or presentation at meetings and conferences.
- Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with key partners, stakeholders and SNAICC member services in policy and project focus areas. In particular, engage SNAICC’s national early years network in SNAICC’s policy development.
- Contribute to SNAICC’s ongoing policy work including government submissions, internal and external briefings, presentations and/or media statements to support SNAICC Council members and management.
- Prepare papers; Organise meetings including travel; Compile the annual reports; Maintain and update public material.
- Contribute to SNAICC internal planning processes including staff meetings, and review of SNAICC strategic and operational plans.
- Write reports, articles and provide information for the SNAICC website, newsletter and other.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply
See full position description for selection criteria and details on how to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
- A brief cover letter outlining why you are applying for the position
- Written responses to how you meet each of the key selection criteria – knowledge & experience, including short examples demonstrating your proficiency for each criteria
- A resume with your skills, experience and qualifications, relevant to the position
- Names and contact details for two or more recent referees.
Applications open
Please email applications recruitment@snaicc.org.au
Manager Policy Partnership Secretariat
Fixed term contract until June 2025
Location: based in Melbourne
Salary range: Salary range commences as $$120,037 – $125,520, (depending on experience) + salary packaging + super.
SNAICC is establishing a new team in its Social Policy & Research Unit to provide the secretariat support to a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Early Childhood Policy Partnership (ECPP). The ECPP will include representatives from Commonwealth, states and territory governments, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peaks and independent representatives. The ECPP has been established under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap as part of the Commonwealth Government’s commitment to a joined-up approach to policy development.
The Manager Policy Partnership Secretariat will ensure the efficient and effective secretariat support to the recently established Early Childhood Policy Partnership (ECPP). The Manager Policy Partnership Secretariat will ensure the efficient and effective secretariat support to the recently established Early Childhood Policy Partnership (ECPP). THE ECPP has been established under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap (the National Agreement) as part of the Commonwealth Government’s commitment to a joined-up approach to policy development. THE ECPP will include representatives from Commonwealth, states and territories and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives. SNAICC has received funding to establish a Secretariat team to support the ECPP.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early childhood reforms.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and manage SNAICC Policy Partnership Secretariate team in the provision of high quality, informative advice and recommendations, via briefings and position papers, to the ECPP, which will have a focus on early childhood care and development
- Lead, write and edit policy and research reports for publication, government submissions, internal and external briefings, presentations and/or media statements
- Support the SNAICC CEO and SNAICC Council members to engage in high-level and strategic policy engagement and reform processes
- Translate policy and research into accessible resources and information for SNAICC member services and key stakeholders
- Work collaboratively with the broader SNAICC Social Policy and Research team to implement SNAICC’s strategic priorities for policy influence and reform to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
- Manage the responsibilities of the Early Childhood Policy Partnership Secretariat team including: Preparing papers; Organising meetings including travel; Compiling the annual reports; Maintaining and updating public material
- Other duties as directed.
Applications are required by 5pm AEDT on Monday 27 September 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 Manager Policy Partnership Secretariat 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 your application to recruitment@snaicc.org.au.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Sector Development
SNAICC’s Sector Development unit aims to build the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations to ensure children have access to high-quality and sustainable services. The team also leads the development of various partnerships to build the capacity of mainstream non-government organisations to provide culturally safe and secure services. The team manages sector and membership engagement and delivers targeted training and support activities, tailored to the service profiles and operating context of organisations. Looking forward, the team will also seek to elevate the workforce challenges and opportunities faced by early learning services.
Manager Training and Development
Fixed Term 2 years
Location: based at Melbourne head office
Salary Range: between $120,037 – $125,520 per annum depending on experience, plus 10.5% superannuation
Manager Training and Development will oversee SNAICC’s suite of training and development offerings to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and non-Indigenous services across Australia. The Manager will ensure SNAICC delivers on a number of government contracts which include the design and development of new and existing training programs for staff in Early Childhood services and/or Child and Family Support services.
The Manager Training and Development will oversee a small team including a project officer/educator, and a pool of casual or contracted trainers. This position reports to the Director, Sector Development, and will work closely with other projects within the Sector Development team.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and monitor a Learning & Development Strategy for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Early Years sector.
- Identify the training and capacity building needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Early Years sector.
- Lead the design, development and delivery of training programs and resources for staff in child and family welfare and early childhood services, including building effective relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-indigenous services.
- Develop a training and development suite of offerings for the early years sector.
- Stay abreast of contemporary training practices to ensure effective and accessible models of delivery (including online and blended or flexible delivery models).
- Manage the deliverables and reporting requirements on a number of government contracts that have a focus on resource development and training.
- Establish systems for the collection and recording of evaluation information and providing evaluation reports.
- Manage and provide leadership to a diverse team, including full-time and casual/contracted staff, spread over multiple locations to build and maintain a positive culture and a consistent style and quality of work.
- Promote SNAICC’s training and resources through presentations, conferences, workshops, information stalls etc.
See full for selection criteria and details on how to apply below:
Applications will close on 11:59pm Sunday 13th November 2022
HOW TO APPLY
- 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 position
- 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 your application to recruitment@snaicc.org.au.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
