Program Lead

4 days ago

Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia NASCA Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Who We Are

  • NASCA is a 100% Indigenous governed and led organisation with 95% of program staff identifying as Indigenous.
  • Established in 1995 we have supported over 17,000 young people.
  • In 2023, we supported over 1,500 young people.
  • We work across New South Wales with 16 Young Women's Academies, five Co-Ed Academies and in nine remote communities across the Northern Territory.

What We Do

  • We connect our young people to CULTURE, to build a sense of belonging, and increase self-esteem which leads to improved social and emotional well-being.
  • We support young people in their EDUCATION, mentoring and helping them to build pathways for future educational and employment opportunities.
  • We are by COMMUNITY, for Community. Our staff have the lived experience and shared cultural knowledge

Deliver NASCA programs in schools including program planning, coordination and implementation.

  • Maintain meaningful relationships with students, community members and and the school.
  • Undertake, as required, daily bus pickups and drops off.
  • Mentor and support First Nation students aged between 12-18yrs, including facilitating and presenting workshops, and providing in-class tutoring and outside class assistance.
  • Provide NASCA Life Skills and School Engagement activities,eg. cooking, creative arts, leadership, CV creation, goal setting, job-ready skills.
  • Provide, as required, a healthy breakfast program to NASCA students.
  • Organise physical education activities that include Traditional Indigenous Games.
  • Organise after school and weekend activities and excursions.
  • Facilitate community activities, eg. fostering opportunities for cultural exchange between community, NASCA and school.
  • Create Personalised Learning Pathway Plans for NASCA students.
  • Works in a team within schools, and from time to time works weekends and overnight to run residential programs and camps.
  • Other duties as requested.

Desired Skills And Experience

  • Qualifications in one of these areas: teaching, social sciences, Indigenous studies, coaching, youth and community services, or Health.
  • Facilitation skills, presenting or working with children and young people.
  • Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
  • Experience with engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent organisation and effective time management, able to manage competing priorities.
  • Proactivity with a high degree of autonomy and initiative.

Must Haves

  • Formal qualifications in a relevant area and/or relevant management experience.
  • Experience in a not-for-profit Aboriginal organisation.
  • A drivers licence.
  • Working with children and AFP clearances.
  • Cross-cultural intelligence.
  • Passion for social justice and equality for First Nation peoples.

Typical Day

  • Providing in-class support to students to support their learning.
  • Facilitating a hands on and engaging 1hr workshop for students based on the NASCA values.
  • Liaising with School staff on a student-specific need.
  • Chatting with a community members to coordinate an upcoming cultural event.
  • Brainstorming with program co-workers to come up with new ideas for making program activities better.
  • Taking appropriate photos for social media.
  • Collecting attendance data about student outcomes for reporting and to improve the program delivery.

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