• Full time
• Fixed term – 31st July 2024
• Location: South Australia
• Salary range $155,000 - $165,000 + 11% super & salary packaging options

In this position, it is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal person. Classified under: Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). South Australian Aboriginal community members are strongly encouraged to apply.

Do you want to make a difference for Aboriginal children and families in South Australia? Do you have experience making an impact to improve the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children? If this sounds like you, we might just have your perfect job!

The Position:

This position will lead the establishment of the South Australian (SA) Peak Body for Aboriginal Children and Families under the guidance of the Establishment Steering Committee, SA Peak project partners and the Executive Director of Policy and Research.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an Aboriginal person
• Is passionate about the rights, needs and safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and is keen to make a difference at a national level
• Has credible and proven experience and has strong networks across Aboriginal communities in SA
• Has an understanding of the importance of trauma-aware and healing informed responses
• Has excellent communication, media and public speaking skills and experience, with demonstrated advocacy skills, including the ability to engage with and influence government.
• Has significant experience in a senior management position, including:
  • Strategic leadership of an organisation and staff;
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and leverage additional organisational funding sources;
  • Development of strategic, business and operational plans;
  • Capacity to manage budgets and oversee financial reporting.
• Is outcomes oriented and has the capacity to deliver meaningful results while valuing culture, difference and diversity.

About the South Australian Peak Body:

The South Australian Aboriginal Community has a strong and proud history of challenging the discourses and the harmful impacts of the invasion and colonisation of Aboriginal land and detrimental disruptions to ways of being, doing, and knowing. With a long and hope inspired lineage South Australian Aboriginal peoples advocating for the rights of Aboriginal children and families continues through the establishment of a Peak Body for Aboriginal Children and Families in 2024.

National and South Australian Aboriginal community stakeholders and organisations have been calling for a peak body for children and families in South Australia for many years. The South Australian Government’s Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan 2021–2022 commitment to fund the establishment and ongoing operations of a peak body for Aboriginal children and families provides a significant opportunity to achieve the community’s ambitions of increased Aboriginal leadership for children and families. It also aligns with a key tenet of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap (the National Agreement).

The purpose of the peak body, as agreed by South Australian Aboriginal stakeholders, and affirmed by the Establishment Steering Committee is:

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

The SA Peak Body is expected to be established and launched in July 2024.

About SNAICC:

Established in 1981, SNAICC – National Voice for our Children is the national non-government peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. SNAICC’s vision is that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families are protected, our communities determine their own futures, and our cultural identity is valued. We work to amplify the voice of community and the sector for the fulfilment of the rights of our children.

SNAICC plays a key role in the following areas:

• Research and policy development, with high-level leadership, policy and sector representation
• Training and resource design, development and delivery including topics such as early childhood development, partnerships, family support, trauma, and cultural competency
• Support for sector development, membership, and networking

What we can offer you:

• Inclusive and positive team culture
• As a charitable organisation our staff benefit from Salary Packaging ($15,900 tax free salary component and an additional component of up to $2,650 tax-free to be spent on meals entertainment / accommodation & venue hire – subject to Government regulations).
• Salary sacrifice - Superannuation and car (new and old)
• Leave loading and extended leave provisions
• Flexible work arrangements
• Internal and external professional learning and development opportunities
• Top up parental leave benefits
• We offer employees and their immediate family members access to a confidential, impartial and professional counselling and coaching service.

For general information about SNAICC, visit the SNAICC website: www.snaicc.org.au

Initial inquiries to Recruitment by [email protected] using the subject line: General Manager - South Australian Peak Body (Identified) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note that the minimum requirement for these positions is that all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a current employee Working with Children Check.

SNAICC reserves the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SNAICC 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.

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