• Fixed-Term Position – 2 Year
• Full-time: 76 hours per fortnight
• Hybrid work model (remote may be considered)
• Salary Range: $128,440 + Salary Packaging + Super

Do you want to make a difference for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families? 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!

SNAICC – National Voice for Our Children is growing quickly and continues to expand its policy team as it takes on many exciting systemic advocacy and research projects that will improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

The Position:

The Inclusion and Accessibility Project Manager is focused on strengthening the capacity, confidence and knowledge of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families, parents and carers of children with newly identified disabilities and/or emerging developmental concerns. The position aims to empower families to better recognise and understand these concerns and to increase their awareness of available services and supports.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Broad knowledge and understanding of human rights and issues impacting upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families and commitment to the rights, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of children with disability and/or emerging developmental delay, and the intersection of such with the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families
• Demonstrated ability to design, deliver, manage, and evaluate projects across the entire project cycle. 
• Extensive networks, partnerships, and relationships across State/Territory peaks at a senior level and ability to provide links to those agencies. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality documents, evidence- based reports, submissions, and briefings. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead the design, develop and deliver trauma informed training programs and resources with both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, and mainstream organisations. 
• Demonstrated experience and ability to manage budgets and resources to optimise productivity, ensure compliance with contracted deliverables and contribute positively to the on-going sustainability of the organisation. 
• Extensive experience and demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and people. 
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and implement sector and workforce development strategies focused on early childhood, accessibility and inclusion.
• Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain effective collaborative professional relationship and partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders across non-government, government, philanthropic, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

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 positive team culture
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Salary Packaging benefits ($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)
• Leave loading
• Cultural leave provisions
• Flexible work arrangements

Further information:

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

For general information about SNAICC, visit the SNAICC website.

For specific questions about the role please contact: [email protected] using the subject line: Inclusion and Accessibility Project Manager - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How to apply:

To apply, please apply through the Apply Now link, which will take you to our website. Please attach:

• A cover letter responding to the selection criteria and outlining why you are interested in the position and the skills and experience you would bring to the role.
• A resume with your skills, experience, and qualifications, relevant to the position

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 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.

Please note that only 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.