• Full time
• Fixed term – 12 months
• Location: Canberra, ACT
• Salary $78,330+ 11.5% super & salary packaging options

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Do you want to work in an organisation that makes a difference? Are you passionate about supporting the delivery of excellent policy, research, and advocacy? Do you enjoy finding creative solutions to problems and ensuring your work has impact? If this sounds like you, we might just have your perfect job!

SNAICC – National Voice for Our Children is growing quickly and continues to expand its policy team as it takes on many exciting systemic advocacy and research projects that will improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

The Position:

The Project Support Officer – Our Booris Our Way will support the team to provide high quality policy, operational and secretariat functions for the Our Booris Our Way Implementation Oversight Committee. This will include providing high quality operational and administrative support for the team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a demonstrated capability to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Has strong organisational skills and previous experience in administration, project management, operations or executive support
• Has strong relationship building skills including the ability to work with a range of stakeholders with diverse working styles.
• Has an ability to problem-solve to develop and implement processes and streamlined ways of working.

About the Organisation:

Established in 1981, SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is the national non-government peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. SNAICC’s vision is that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families are protected, our communities determine their own futures, and our cultural identity is valued. We work to amplify the voice of community and the sector for the fulfilment of the rights of our children.

SNAICC plays a key role in the following areas:

• Research and policy development, with high-level leadership, policy and sector representation
• Training and resource design, development and delivery including topics such as early childhood development, partnerships, family support, trauma, and cultural competency
• Support for sector development, membership, and networking

What we can offer you:

• Inclusive and positive team culture
• As a charitable organisation our staff benefit from Salary Packaging ($15,900 tax free salary component and an additional component of up to $2,650 tax-free to be spent on meals entertainment / accommodation & venue hire – subject to Government regulations).
• Salary sacrifice - Superannuation and car (new and old)
• Leave loading and extended leave provisions
• Flexible work arrangements
• Internal and external professional learning and development opportunities
• Top up parental leave benefits
• We offer employees and their immediate family members access to a confidential, impartial and professional counselling and coaching service.

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

Initial inquiries to Recruitment by [email protected] using the subject line: Project Support Officer - Our Booris Our Way - Canberra enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

SNAICC reserves the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Please note that the job ad may close early if we find a successful candidate. If you feel that you are a good fit for the role, please put through an application as soon as possible.