Senior Project Officer - ACCO Transformation (Identified)

• Full Time – 76 hours per fortnight
• Fixed term – 12 Month
• Flexible Location – Melbourne / Remote Working
• $123,682 - $129,330 + 12% super & salary packaging options

In this position, it is a genuine occupational requirement that it be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individual, as set out in state relevant Equal Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination and Discrimination Acts.

The Position:   

The Senior Project Officer will work on various projects to advise on and support the transition of services from mainstream service providers to ACCOs at a community level in areas such as out-of-home care, early years education, community development. This will include community consultations, providing advice about capacity building needs of the Aboriginal Community Controlled services using culturally safe practices.

Streams of work will include:

• Liaison with ACCO’s to ascertain organisational needs
• Liaison with mainstream service providers regarding current delivery practices and potential future partnerships at a community level
• Community conversations and consultations around emerging needs and/or funding opportunities
• Providing advice (verbal and written) to SNAICC leadership and partner organisations
• Apply the Aboriginal Leadership Transition Framework to ensure community voice is paramount in self-determining the process of transition
• Prepare written reports to an excellent standard.       

We are looking for someone who has:

• Broad knowledge and a deep understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, with a commitment to the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
• A demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and people, including community leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality documents, evidence-based reports, submissions, research papers and briefings.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple streams of work and teams to support a shared goal, and plan ahead over multiple years.
• Experience in project management, including project planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to manage budgets and resources to optimise productivity, ensure compliance with contracted deliverables and contribute positively to the on-going sustainability of the organisation.
• Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain partnerships and work collaboratively in the design and implementation of activities.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the OOHC system in jurisdictions 
• Experience in a program and service design role, including:
  • developing culturally safe and informed systems and policies to meet quality and compliance standards
  • provision of specialist information for providers to meet multiple compliance areas
  • provision of support to leaders which helps drive practice improvements, promotes best practice
• Working knowledge and understanding of the needs of the Aboriginal Community Controlled sector      

Prior to applying for this role, please review the Position Description. 

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 role

For general information about SNAICC, visit the SNAICC website: https://www.snaicc.org.au/

Initial inquiries to Recruitment by [email protected]

SNAICC reserves the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.

SNAICC is committed to everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our Child safe practices and policies.

Please note that the minimum requirement for these positions is that all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a current employee Working with Children Check.

SNAICC does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time – thank you. Please be advised that SNAICC is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted outside of its recruitment process.