• Identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Position
• Fixed-term position - June 2026
• Full-Time – 76 hours per fortnight
• Location Melbourne (Flexible)
• Salary range: $109,960 + salary packaging + super.

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.

Want to work in an exciting role within a rapidly growing organisation that makes a difference? Are you passionate about strengthening the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations? And ensuring children have access to high-quality, sustainable, culturally safe, and secure services in the early childhood education and care sector? If this sounds like you, we might just have your perfect job!

About the role

The Senior Project Officer will support SNAICC as it undertakes various levels of foundational support, sector assistance and capacity building of the Aboriginal Community Controlled sector community-led and culturally safe projects. These streams of work will include:

• Liaison with Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisations to ascertain organisational needs
• Provision of supports such as foundational plans, governance information
• Provision of sector Communities of Practice
• Community conversations and consultations around emerging needs and/or funding opportunities

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander individual  
• Has a general understanding of Collective Impact approaches and the development of theories of change, or the ability to learn quickly.
• Has a general understanding of playgroup operations, or the ability to learn quickly.
• Has broad knowledge and understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, and an ability to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities, including community leaders.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality documents, evidence-based reports, submissions, research papers and briefings.
• Has a demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple streams of work and teams to support a shared goal, and plan ahead over multiple years.
• Has demonstrated experience managing budgets and resources to optimise productivity, ensure compliance with contracted deliverables and contribute positively to the on-going sustainability of the organisation.
• Has demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain partnerships and work collaboratively in the design and implementation of activities.

About SNAICC

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.

Why join SNAICC?

• Inclusive positive team culture
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Attractive salary
• 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)
• Leave loading
• Cultural leave provisions
• Flexible work arrangements

For general information about SNAICC, visit the SNAICC website.

Please send initial inquiries to Recruitment by [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Project Officer (Identified Position) - Playgroups - Community Partner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

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.

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.