• Full Time – 76 hours per fortnight
• Fixed term – 3 Years
• Location – Melbourne hybrid / Remote Working
• Salary – $137,588 - $143,872 + 12% super & salary packaging options

SNAICC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

The Position:

The Manager Workforce Innovation Fund (WIF) is responsible for driving the Workforce Innovation Fund strategy and aims to build the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Early years sector and educational industry to have high accessible quality training.

The Manager Workforce Innovation Fund works to build partnerships with stakeholders, mainstream, non-government sector to ensure culturally safe opportunities for educators. This includes developing strategic partnerships with VET providers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled registered training organisations (ACCRTOs), fostering local pathways into qualifications alongside non-educational skills in governance, leadership, and cultural curriculum. The incumbent plays a critical role in providing representation and leadership in workforce development, service integration and policy development.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A broad knowledge and understanding of 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 liaising with ACCO’s and communicating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, community leaders, children and families in a culturally safe way.
• Extensive experience in workforce development advocacy, including development of policies and procedures and development of national training plans for targeted skills enhancement and cultural competency.
• Demonstrated understanding of systemic barriers which have historically hindered the establishment of a developed workforce in ACCO-led ECEC services.
• Knowledge of workplace obligations and experience in leading and cultivating workplace practices and behaviours that promote, support, and maintain a safe, healthy, equitable, diverse, and respectful workplace.
• Strong experience in establishing and sustaining effective collaborative professional relationship and partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders across non-government, government, philanthropic, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
• Well-developed advocacy skills, including the ability to engage with and influence government.
• Well-developed written communication and report writing skills.
• Outcomes oriented and capacity to deliver meaningful results while valuing culture, difference, and diversity.
• Working knowledge of early childhood education and care (ECEC) policies and the service operational context in Australia, or the capacity to develop this quickly.

Prior to applying for this role, please review the Position Description.

Applications must include:

• A brief cover letter outlining why you are applying for the position
• Written responses to how you meet each of the key selection criteria, including short examples demonstrating your proficiency for each criteria
• A resume with your skills, experience, and qualifications, relevant to the role

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

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.