• Fixed-term position – December 2024
• Full Time
• Location: Flexible
• Salary range: $118,651- $124,071+ salary packaging + super

SNAICC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply

Want to work in an exciting role within a rapidly growing organisation that makes a difference? Are you passionate about strengthening the Early Years Sector and supporting ACCOs to thrive? If this sounds like you, we might just have your perfect job!

About the role

The Early Year Support (EYS) Leadership Advisor will work with the leadership teams within Victoria’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Early Years services to strengthen their capacity in service delivery and quality outcomes. This position will also provide high quality policy development & programming advice, and advocacy support to represent the interests of these services with sector leaders and broader decision makers, contributing to a more sustainable, high quality and culturally strong early years services system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children across Victoria.

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.
• Experience successfully managing Early Years’ service delivery (NB: Experience in learning delivery or a service delivery role within an ACCO will be considered.)
• Experience or capability to develop and implement a state-wide leadership program:
  • provision of support to leaders which helps drive practice improvements.
  • supporting leaders to drive internal culture and manage change.
  • coordinating the sharing of practices, insights, learnings and analysing and collating this information to advocate for state or federal policy reform.

• Experience in a program and service design role, including:
  • developing culturally safe and informed systems and policies to meet quality and compliance standards.
  • provision of specialist information for providers to meet early years accreditation and compliance standards.
  • provision of support to leaders which helps drive practice improvements.
• Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain partnerships and work collaboratively in the design and implementation of activities, with experience work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community leaders.
• Specialist knowledge and experience in the application of the National Quality Framework for ECEC policy and service accreditation and compliance.
• Outcomes oriented, ability to work independently and deliver meaningful results while valuing culture, difference and diversity.
• Capability and willingness to meet some work requirements that may occur outside of normal work hours; and regular and ongoing intra/interstate travel requirements.

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.

About the Unit:

SNAICC Programs Unit aims to build the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations and mainstream non-government organisations to ensure children have access to high-quality, sustainable, culturally safe, and secure services in the early childhood education and care sector. The primary focus is to support the growth and development of the community-controlled early childhood education and care sector across the country. The Programs Unit works to establish partnerships, provide guidance, and facilitate collaboration between community-controlled organisations and mainstream non-government organisations, promoting cultural safety and inclusivity in service provision. The Programs Unit strives to enhance the accessibility, quality, and sustainability of services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, ensuring their holistic development and well-being.

Why join SNAICC?

• Inclusive positive team culture
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Attractive salary
• 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)
• Leave loading
• Cultural leave provisions
• Flexible work arrangements

A position description is attached.

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

For general information about SNAICC, visit the SNAICC website.

Initial inquiries and specific questions about the role please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Leadership Advisor - Early Years Support enquiry via EthicalJobs.

SNAICC reserves the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.

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.