Join us on our journey to create a genuine impact for the community and beyond.

3Bridges Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing
• Workforce wellbeing support provider
• Career development & progression support​​​​​​​
• ​​​​​​​Employee referral and milestone reward programs
• Complimentary annual flu vaccinations
• Discounted OSHC services and gym memberships

About 3Bridges

We strive to give back - together.

3Bridges is a Registered Charity and a Not-for-Profit organisation with over 40 years of combined experience in partnering with local communities, and empowering individuals to live their best life, regardless of age, location, disability, or ethnicity. The diversity of our services and programs provide 3Bridges with unique opportunities to connect with the community, in a meaningful and substantial way.

About the role

As a First Nations Program Facilitator you will facilitate high-quality educational and engagement experiences and programming to groups in school, at 3Bridges sites, and in outreach locations. You will ensure that pre, during, and post programming is a smooth experience, problem solving when challenges arise and thinking of your feet to tailor content to your audience. As part of the Youth and Family team, you will work within the Early Intervention framework to focus on positive and pro-social engagement, education and experiences for children, young people, families, and community members from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Program Facilitation

• Deliver program content and activities in an engaging, positive, and flexible manner that encourages group participation and cohesion.

• Foster a positive and inclusive environment for participants, encouraging active participation and feedback
• Participate in a culture of continuous learning, providing and receiving constructive feedback regarding program facilitation

Program Coordination Support

• Assist to develop program content, schedules, and materials to meet the needs and goals of the organisation and participants.
• Set up and pack down programs, ensuring care for resources during and outside of the program
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, including participants, staff, and external partners, as needed

Evaluation

• Track program progress, collect data, and evaluate outcomes to measure success and identify areas for improvement.

Support to prepare and present reports on program activities, outcomes, and recommendations for future improvements.

About You

• Minimum Qualification Certificate IV in Youth Work or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline e.g. Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology etc. highly desirable; working towards considered based on experience.

• Minimum 1 year experience facilitating targeted programs and with strength in managing complex needs.
• Lived experience as a part of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
• In-depth understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, knowledge, protocols and education.

• Ability to connect with people across a broad age range.
• Knowledge of program facilitation best practice.
• Skills in managing group dynamics and redirecting behaviour.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and verbal formats, to a range of people from different ages and backgrounds.
• Knowledge and practical application of trauma-informed principles, TEI framework and strengths-based practices.
• Strong understanding and ability to work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from multicultural communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with a disability and people with a lived experience of mental ill-health.

What it means to work at 3Bridges?

Our culture has been formed with a community spirit and passion to give back. 3Bridges aims to inspire and encourage our people to be the best they can be, through ongoing training, career opportunities and success as a valued team member.

3Bridges is committed to enabling a culture of inclusion and diversity, and to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all. The people we work with and provide support to, come from all walks of life and so do we. We welcome your unique contributions through your experiences, culture, opinions, ethnicity, gender identity and all that makes you an individual.

The successful candidate will require National Police clearance prior to appointment (completed by 3Bridges), valid NSW Working With Children Check clearance and Current NSW drivers’ licence.

For more information, or if you would like to have a confidential discussion, please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected], using the subject line: First Nations Program Facilitator enquiry via EthicalJobs.