THE ROLE

This is an identified Position for an Aboriginal Person. Proof of Aboriginality is a legitimate requirement. Exemption is claimed under Section 42 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

This position will be responsible for establishing and coordinating Yerrabi Yurwang’s Aunty Agnes Shea Scholarship (Scholarship) Program, which is a community led Aboriginal initiative that will enable and support Aboriginal People access early childhood education qualifications or enhance their existing early childhood education qualifications. This role will be part of Yerrabi’s wholistic and inclusive approaches.

The Program involves establishing the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector, tertiary and community partnerships to deliver financial support and wrap around supports for participants.

Additionally, this position will work with important external stakeholders, such as the ACT Education Directorate and key Aboriginal community Controlled organisations.

POSITION ELEMENTS

• Previous experience in scholarship program management preferred.
• Sound understanding of Aboriginal issues, knowledge and culture, and proven ability to apply this practice, and knowledge of programs that support culturally appropriate education practices.
• An understanding of the ACT Education and service systems.
• Provide high level communication with internal and external stakeholders including, participants (& their families), relevant Universities, RTOs, support staff and Senior executives from the ACT Education Directorate.
• Adhere to the Yerrabi’s Vision Statement, Values, Goals and the Scholarship Program Logic.
• Responsible for developing, promoting, conducting, reporting on, and evaluating the Scholarship Program.
  • Provide relevant supports, cultural mentorship, and advice to Scholarship participants.
  • Provide written Scholarship Updates to the Yerrabi Board and Executive.
  • Prepare scholarship information kits for upload onto Yerrabi’s website.
  • Monitor scholarship application numbers and contact appropriate Universities, RTOs or Schools to promote the Scholarship.
  • Undertake initial reviews of scholarship applications.
  • Supporting panel members with their use of the SurveyMonkey Apply system.
  • Recording panel results in Yerrabi’s Apply, SharePoint etc.
  • Automating correspondence with scholarship applicants.
  • Ongoing maintenance of the SurveyMonkey Apply system.
  • Streamlining the scholarship application process for a participant.
• Documenting, and regularly updating, the scholarship process to provide Yerrabi with a Scholarship Governance Manual.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task with demonstrated experience in working as a valuable part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience in managing data collection.
• Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to work effectively with families and community groups, and work successfully in a small team and maintain broad professional networks.
• Ability to generate concise and accurate reports, briefing papers and other documentation.
• Familiarity with the use of technology including appropriate computer software to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.
• C Class Drivers Licence
• Working with Vulnerable Persons Employee Card, National Police Check or capacity and willingness to acquire them.

Summary of position description elements is attached.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Dea via [email protected] using the subject line: Yerrabi Scholarships Manager Position Enquiry.