We're a not-for-profit that runs creative writing and storytelling workshops for young people aged 7 to 17 in under-resourced communities. Supported by our community of expert storytellers and volunteer tutors, young people are empowered to create stories of all kinds, which we publish and celebrate. Young people develop the skills and confidence to find their voice and shape the future.

The Indigenous Storyteller will work under the direction of the Senior Programs Manager and in collaboration with the whole storytelling team. S/he will lead a range of workshops with students in upper primary and high school. Some of these will be workshops we have already developed, but s/he will also work with the team to develop new and innovative programs responding to students’ needs and interests, and drawing on cultural knowledge. The ideal candidate will be as creative and imaginative as possible, with a drive to deliver innovative, and culturally appropriate, writing programs that become a benchmark in the field.

S/he will be involved in the management of volunteers within workshops, and occasionally interns. We are a community based organisation, so s/he will also be expected to engage with diverse members of our community and build strong and respectful relationships.

Programs will be delivered at schools, in communities, at our centres in Redfern and Parramatta. There may be occasional work in regional NSW.

Selection Criteria: Candidates are asked to reply to each of the following criteria outlining their relevant experience and qualifications.

Essential

1. Significant experience working with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and a deep understanding of how to support them to achieve the best outcomes;
2. A love of creative writing;
3. Significant educational experience, and a completed or nearly completed education degree;
4. A gift for storytelling and the ability to nurture creativity in others;
5. Deep cultural knowledge and a desire to share this with people from diverse backgrounds.
6. Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Desirable

1. Current NSW Driver Licence.

A genuine Occupational Requirement of this role is that the applicants be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

How to apply

Click apply now below and complete the following instructions:

• Step 1: Complete the cover form from the attachment. This gives us all the information we need to reach you, and tells us why you would like the job. For a storytelling organisation like us, this is an important part of the application, so take your time with it.
• Step 2: Respond to the selection criteria. This is also very important, so make sure you provide an example for every question. If you don’t have experience with something, you can write about another similar experience, or about how the skills or knowledge you have would allow you to meet that criteria.
• Step 3: Attach your CV (resume). This gives us an idea of what you’ve been involved with in the past, and a sense of some of your other achievements that might not have t in the other sections of the application.