At a Glance
- Tasks: Support First Nations people in gaining employment and deliver impactful community programs.
- Company: Children's Ground, a First Nations organisation focused on systems change and community empowerment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary sacrifice options, and bonus leave for a fulfilling career.
- Other info: Join a purpose-driven team dedicated to cultural rights and community strength.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of First Nations communities and support their workforce development.
- Qualifications: Experience with First Nations communities and skills in recruitment, mentoring, and communication.
The predicted salary is between 86871 - 86871 $ per year.
Children's Ground is a First Nations organisation committed to systems change to ensure dignity, justice and equity for all children and families. Our work focuses on national reform as well as evidencing a new way of working. The Children's Ground Approach is a whole of community, whole of life approach that privileges First Nations knowledge systems and practice.
Over the course of a generation, led by local expertise, we create and deliver an integrated system centred on learning, development and wellbeing that responds to the child and their family through key transition points from pre-birth to young adulthood. Our approach recognises the cultural, social, and economic strength of our communities, ensuring a future for our children and grandchildren that gives them freedom, opportunity and rights to their culture and identity.
Children's Ground operates in Central Australia and across the Top End, with support provided by a Melbourne-based Shared Services team.
About you
The role will suit someone who has worked with First Nations people and supported access to work, training and professional development. Experience with CDP and RAES Government Projects could be beneficial. The role is diverse and requires adaptability and a desire to work closely with the community to deliver employment pathways. You need to be comfortable working outside the office, visiting community and working as part of an integrated team.
About the role
This role will address all the priority areas of the Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program (RJED), supporting First Nations people on the pathway to employment and empowering them in the workforce, strengthening financial literacy and addressing challenges in maintaining employment.
Program activities will include access to employment, basic workplace skills training, on-the-job training, mentoring and financial literacy support, covering both pre and post-employment support while working closely with the People & Culture Coordinator and the Financial Literacy Officer.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and support programs that assist First Nations people in gaining employment
- Provide recruitment support
- Support both future and current First Nations staff employed within Children's Ground Central Australia office
- Provide individual support and mentorship
- Support participation in Governance to enable staff to engage in organisational decision making
- Coordinate and facilitate workshops to ensure success on the job
- Provide pre and early employment support
- Coordinate with hiring divisional Heads to establish and maintain workplans
- Meet regularly with local First Nations people to discuss local aspirations
- Work closely with the Financial Literacy Officer on matters relating to MyGov, Taxation, and financial literacy
- Maintain records including data collection and program reporting
- Connect and maintain relationships with job providers in Alice Springs
Key Selection Criteria
- Experience working with First Nations people/community
- Recruitment, training and/or support background
- Mentoring and coaching skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across multiple locations
- High-level organisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems
- Current Drivers License and willingness to undertake a National Police Check and NT Working with Children Clearance
What we offer
Salary Classification: Children's Ground EBA Level 3.4 $86,871 + 12% superannuation + bonus leave. Salary Sacrifice options are available to increase take-home pay (dependent on individual circumstances). We are a collaborative, purpose-driven organisation contributing to First Nations led systems change.
The preferred candidate will be required to undertake relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and Working with Children Clearance (NT). In line with our workforce development strategy, Children's Ground strongly encourages and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.
Workforce Development Coordinator in Alice Springs employer: Children's Ground
Children's Ground is an exceptional employer that champions First Nations leadership and community-driven change, offering a collaborative and purpose-driven work environment. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, generous superannuation, and unique salary sacrifice options, all while contributing to meaningful systems change for children and families in Central Australia and the Top End. With a strong focus on professional development and a commitment to fostering a respectful and supportive culture, Children's Ground provides ample opportunities for growth and engagement in a mission that truly matters.
