First Nations Community Coordinator

• We offer flexible working conditions supporting work-life balance – full-time role with flexible working hours between 7:30 am – 5:30 pm and up to 3 WFH days for full-time.
• Join a dedicated and inclusive team with a supportive work environment.
• Access to supervision and professional development.

Northcott's Early Childhood team in Coffs Harbour offers a full-time position until 30 June 2025, with the possibility of an extension. The position includes staff benefits, including five weeks' leave, discounted gym membership, health insurance, and not-for-profit salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.

This is a perfect opportunity for a passionate individual committed to empowering the independence of First Nations children with disabilities. Let's create a meaningful impact and bring your passion to your work.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Northcott is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals with invisible disabilities to apply and are ready to make the necessary adjustments to support your application and employment experience. Reach out to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team at diversity@northcott.com.au for assistance or to discuss your individual needs.

Who are we?

Northcott is an Early Childhood partner contracted to deliver the NDIS Early Childhood Approach (ECA) service to local communities in Northern NSW, Mid North Coast, Hunter New England, Northern Sydney, and Western Sydney. The EC approach supports children aged 0-9 with developmental concerns, delays, and/or disabilities.

What does this role look like daily?

The key focus of our Early Childhood First Nations Community Coordinator will be working with First Nations children with disabilities and developmental delays and their families to determine the best supports for their improved independence, social participation, and quality of life. The coordinator will also connect with the local community to build networks and pathways that create inclusion opportunities for First Nations children with disabilities and their families to access Early Childhood Services.

The essential requirements we would like you to have are:

• Being an Australian First Nations person is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under the Anti-Discrimination Act section 14D.
• Experience engaging with First Nations people to understand what their needs are and experience providing support to First Nations families.
• Knowledge of developmental milestones for children aged 0-9 years
• Knowledge of and connection with local First Nations communities.
• A strong understanding of typical childhood development and the impact of disability and developmental delay on a First Nations child and their family.
• Experience in connecting and building working relationships with local community and mainstream services.
• Ability to promote a culturally safe work environment.
• Knowledge of the Child Protection Legislation and the principles of Keep Them Safe.

At Northcott, we are proud of our workforce diversity and inclusion. This position is classified as an Identified Position and, as such, is Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Designated & authorised under section 14D of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

Other requirements to work at Northcott include:

• Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood or Allied Health profession.
• A reference from an Aboriginal Organisation, Corporation or Community Elders Group.
• Confirmation of Aboriginality with common seal.
• Current Driver's Licence - P1 minimum.
• Valid Working with Children's Check Clearance – mandatory.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDIS WC) or willingness to obtain – mandatory.
• Working Rights in Australia for Full-Time Employment.
• Successful pre-employment probity check.
• Induction Training Program—We have a tailored training program to help you understand how we meet targets and achieve the highest standards.
• Supportive and experienced Team Leaders & Managers – we want to see you succeed
• Diverse and Inclusive—Our teams are multi-cultural, and we embrace different cultures and opinions.

Benefits we offer:

• A diverse group of people in a great team environment who share knowledge, pursue growth and a desire for excellence.
• Salary packaging, Perkbox, health and wellbeing benefits and more.
• Great leave entitlements & flexible working environment.

Have a look at some of our team talking about their roles at Northcott:

The role will cover the local region in our Coffs Harbour office. It involves some travel to meet the children and their families/carers in their community and home environment.

To apply, please send an updated resume and a brief cover letter outlining the skills and experience relevant to the role's requirements. When applying internally, Northcott employees must notify their manager and know that their manager may be asked to endorse their application.

Northcott offices will be closed for the Christmas break from 24/12/2024 and reopen on Tuesday 02/01/2025. We will be assessing applications from 02/01/2025 and welcome your application over this time. Northcott, thank you for your support and wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.

Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome. For general enquiries about the role you are applying for, please email recruitment@northcott.com.au.