• Location: Perth and remote
• Reports To: Noongar Boodja State Manager
• Position Type: Casual

About Books n Boots

Books n Boots is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the health, wellbeing, and happiness of First Nations children across Australia. Through our programs, we aim to level inequalities in health and education, fostering meaningful relationships between communities and resources that promote learning and growth.

Position Summary

The Tiny Treasures Program Officer (TTPO) will play a pivotal role in engaging with First Nations communities in Western Australia to identify and address educational needs. This includes the selection, packing, and delivery of appropriate children's books, both fiction and non-fiction, to remote areas. The TTPO will also establish ongoing relationships with communities to assess the impact of the books and encourage meaningful engagement with Books n Boots.

Key Responsibilities

• Community Engagement: Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with First Nations communities to understand their educational needs and preferences.
• Needs Assessment: Collaborate with community leaders and educators to identify suitable children's books that align with cultural values and educational goals.
• Logistics Coordination: Oversee the packing, organisation, and delivery of selected books to communities, ensuring timely and efficient distribution.
• Impact Evaluation: Develop and implement methods to assess the effectiveness of the book distribution, gathering feedback from community members and stakeholders.
• Relationship Building: Foster ongoing connections between Books n Boots and communities, including libraries and primary schools to secure donations of books and education resources
• Marketing: support the organisation with social media, creating content and engaging with followers
• Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports on program activities, outcomes, and community feedback to the Program Manager.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in community engagement, preferably with First Nations communities
• Strong understanding of cultural protocols and sensitivity in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Organisational skills with experience in logistics and project coordination.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Books n Boots.
• Must have a drivers licence

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in educational program delivery or literacy initiatives.
• Knowledge of Western Australian First Nations communities and regional dynamics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data management tools.

Please email your enquiries to [email protected] using the subject line: Tiny Treasures Program Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.