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    Project Officer (Identified) - Education - Alice Springs

    Aboriginal Peak Organisation NT (APO NT)

    This position is identified for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT).

    ABOUT APO NT

    Aboriginal Peak Organisations of the Northern Territory (APO NT) is an alliance comprising the Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance of the NT (AMSANT), North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA), Aboriginal Housing NT (AHNT), NT Indigenous Business Network (NTIBN), Central Land Council (CLC), Northern Land Council (NLC), Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC) and Tiwi Land Council (TLC). The alliance was created to provide a more effective response to key issues of joint interest and concern affecting Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory, including through advocating practical policy solutions to government.

    APO NT is committed to increasing Aboriginal involvement in policy development and implementation, and to expanding opportunities for Aboriginal community control. APO NT also seeks to strengthen networks between peak Aboriginal organisations and smaller regional Aboriginal organisations in the NT.

    APO NT has an auspice agreement with NAAJA, where NAAJA provides corporate support to APO NT including human resources and employment services. APO NT staff are employed as employees of NAAJA.

    THE OPPORTUNITY

    APO NT have been working towards the establishment of an NT Independent Aboriginal Education Peak Body, initially funded by the NT Office of Aboriginal Affairs through Closing the Gap virtual funding. More recently, the Department of Education has committed to funding APO NT to continue this work as part of their responsibilities under the NT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan. This funding term is May 2023 - December 2025.

    A new Project Officer position has been created to provide support for the Senior Project Officer for the period of this funding, to:

    • Establish an interim steering committee made up of Aboriginal Education experts.
    • Coordinate regional forums across the NT.
    • To undertake engagement with Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, communities, families, children, and young people on urban, rural, remote and homelands.

    This will lead to the establishment of an independent, incorporated Aboriginal peak organisation, that will support systems change, bettering educational outcomes for all children and young people throughout the territory.

    REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

    The Project Officer will report to the Senior Project Officer – Aboriginal Education Peak Body.

    SELECTION CRITERIA

    Essential:

    1. A sound knowledge and understanding of working with Aboriginal peoples and cultures, including the opportunities and challenges specific to those living in the NT.
    2. Demonstrated understanding of barriers and solutions to accessing quality education for Aboriginal children, young people, and their families in the NT.
    3. Good organisational and administrative skills.
    4. Effective communication skills across diverse groups of people.
    5. Previous experience preparing reports and correspondence.
    6. Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
    7. Current Driver’s licence, Satisfactory Criminal History Check and a current Ochre Card or the ability to gain.

    Desirable:

    1. Previous work experience with Aboriginal organisations and/or education institutions and programs.
    2. Experience facilitating groups and workshops.
    3. Knowledge or experience of governance and strategic projects.

    A position description is attached.

    How to apply

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