Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 13th May 2022
- Melbourne > Collingwood
THRYVE is an exciting new initiative within SNAICC – National Voice for our Children. THRYVE aims to represent, build and grow the community-controlled early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector across the country.
SNAICC has created a new division within its organisational structure to manage the implementation and evaluation of this significant initiative. SNAICC is seeking an experienced leader to direct this division and be part of SNAICC’s executive leadership team.
There are three state wide pilot sites (NSW, Victoria, WA), each with a team of 4 who support the community-controlled ECEC sector, and provide representation and leadership in areas such as: workforce development and training, service quality, networking and communities of practice, policy, advocacy and system development.
THRYVE NSW was established in 2021. THRYVE WA and THRYVE VIC are currently in the co-design phase.
SNAICC also employs a national team of experts in early years policy, workforce and program development to work alongside THRYVE to support and represent the community-controlled early years sector in all states and territories.
This position will suit an experienced leader, with advanced skills in project and people management, high level negotiation and advocacy experience, and strategic stakeholder engagement skills.
The Director will have a solid understanding of and experience in supporting principles and practice relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control and self-management in community services.
This is an identified Indigenous position. The filing of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute a special measure under subsection 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.
For general information about SNAICC, visit the SNAICC website.
For specific questions about the role please contact:
John Burton – Manager Policy & Research, SNAICC on M 0401 878 063.
A position description is attached.