About Children's Ground

Children’s Ground is a First Nations organisation. The Children’s Ground Approach is designed and delivered through the leadership of First Nations people. We are committed to systems change to ensure dignity, justice and equity for all children and families. Our work focuses on national reform as well as evidencing a new way of working.

The Children’s Ground Approach is a whole of community, whole of life approach. We privilege First Nations knowledge systems and practice. Over the course of a generation, led by local expertise, we create and deliver an integrated system that is centred on learning, development and wellbeing that responds to the child and their family through the key transition points from pre-birth to young adulthood.

Our approach recognises the cultural, social, and economic strength of our communities. We build on this over a generation to ensure a future for our children and grandchildren that gives them freedom, opportunity and rights to their culture and identity.

Children’s Ground operates in Central Australia and across the Top End, with support provided by a Melbourne-based Shared Services team.

About you

The role will suit someone who has worked with First Nations people and supported access to work, training and professional development. If you have worked on the CDP, RAES Government Projects this could be beneficial. The role is diverse and requires someone who can be adaptable and wants to work closely with community to deliver employment pathways. You need to be comfortable working outside the office, visiting community and working as part of an integrated team.

About the role

This role will look to address all the priority areas of the Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program (RJED). Its aim is to support First Nations people on the pathway to employment and empower First Nations people in the workforce, strengthening financial literacy and addressing the challenges in maintaining employment for First Nations people. The program activities will include access to employment, basic workplace skills training, on the job training, mentoring and financial literacy support. The support will cover both pre and post-employment support, working closely with the People & Culture Coordinator and the Financial Literacy Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and support programs that support First Nations people in gaining employment
• Recruitment support
• Support both future and current First Nations staff employed within Children's Ground Central Australia office
• Provide individual support and mentorship
• Support participation in Governance to enable staff to engage in organisational decision making
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops to ensure success on the job
• Pre and early employment support
• Coordinate with the hiring divisional Heads to establish and maintain workplans
• Meet regularly with local First Nations people to discuss local aspirations; this will inform the directions and responsibilities of the role
• Work closely with the Financial Literacy Officer with matters relating to MyGov, Taxation, "money story
• Monitoring and evaluation - maintaining records including data collection and program reporting
• Connect and maintain relationships with job providers in Alice Springs

Key Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Experience working with First Nations people/community
• Recruitment, training and/or support background
• Mentoring and coaching skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across multiple locations
• High-level organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems
• Current Drivers License and willingness to undergo a National Police Check and NT Working with Children Clearance

What we offer

Salary Classification: Children's Ground EBA Level 3.4 $86,871 + 12% superannuation + bonus leave

Salary Sacrifice options to increase take home pay (dependant on individual circumstances)

A collaborative, purpose driven organisation contributing to First Nations led systems change

How to Apply

We invite you to walk with us on this unique journey. To apply, please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant skills.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and Working with Children Clearance (NT).

In line with our workforce development strategy, Children's Ground strongly encourages and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.