• Fixed-term position – 24 months
• Full Time
• Location: Adelaide, South Australia
• Salary range: $119,864 salary packaging + super

Wakwakurna Kanyini strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply

We are looking for someone who:

• Will bring a wide range of skills and experience to the role.
• Wants the opportunity to empower local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
• Wants to work in an exciting new role within a rapidly growing organisation that makes a difference.
• Will work in collaboration with our policy and research team to ensure the voices of Aboriginal community is embedded in our work.
• Will consult and engage with a range of internal and external stakeholder including Aboriginal community members, ACCOs, government and non-government service providers.
• Will develop and deliver educational workshops and materials to Aboriginal communities, as well as stakeholders within child and family sector.

If this sounds like you, please apply NOW!

About Wakwakurna Kanyini

South Australian Aboriginal communities have a proud history of challenging the harmful impacts of the invasion and colonisation of Aboriginal land and standing strong in the face of continued disruptions to Aboriginal ways of being, doing, and knowing. In the context of many long and hope-inspired stories of survival, South Australian Aboriginal peoples advocating for the rights of Aboriginal children and families continues in 2024 and beyond, through the establishment of Wakwakurna Kanyini, a community controlled peak body for South Australian Aboriginal Children and Families.

South Australian Aboriginal community stakeholders and organisations have been calling for a peak body for Aboriginal children and families in South Australia for many decades. The establishment of Wakwakurna Kanyini builds on this extensive history of community-led advocacy. Wakwakurna Kanyini will agitate and advocate for change at the highest level, whilst at all times ensuring close connection to the needs and aspirations of grassroots Aboriginal communities in South Australia. Wakwakurna Kanyini will be a voice for children, and will speak truth to power, working to address injustice, drive systemic reform, and contribute to a better future for Aboriginal children and families in South Australia.

Accordingly, the purpose of Wakwakurna Kanyini, as agreed by South Australian Aboriginal stakeholders, and affirmed by the Establishment Steering Committee is:

‘to be the leading community voice for our children in South Australia, guiding with cultural authority, upholding our rights to ensure that they grow up strong, with purpose and identity, in our families and connected to our community, culture, spirituality and Country’

Why join Wakwakurna Kanyini?

• Inclusive positive team culture
• Generous above award salary
• A proud Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation positively contributing to South Australian Aboriginal communities
• Salary Packaging options access up to $15,900 tax free and an additional component
• Cultural leave provisions
• Committed to work life balance for staff including flexible working arrangements

Apply

Applications must include:

• a brief cover letter outlining why you are applying for the position
• written responses to how you meet each of the key selection criteria, including short examples demonstrating your proficiency for each criteria
• a resume with your skills, experience, and qualifications, relevant to the role

Please note that shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The successful applicant will be required to have or obtain a current Working with Children Check and a National Police Check.

Initial inquiries and specific questions about the role via [email protected] using the subject line: Community Engagement and Development Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you feel that you are a good fit for the role, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Wakwakurna Kanyini 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.

Wakwakurna Kanyini does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time – thank you. Please be advised that Wakwakurna Kanyini is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted outside of its recruitment process.

A position description is attached.