• Fixed-term position – December 2026
• Full Time
• Location: Melbourne (preferred), remote considered
• Salary range: $122,804 + salary packaging + super

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

About the role

The Training and Development Facilitator position supports SNAICC’s Programs unit to provide culturally safe, trauma informed and secure services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations and non-Indigenous services across Australia. The Training and Development Facilitator will play a lead role in the development and delivery of SNAICC training suites.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and delivery of training programs and resources for staff in child and family welfare and early childhood services, including building effective relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-indigenous services.
• Support the identification of training and capacity building needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Early Years sector through engagement both internally within SNAICC and externally with the sector.
• Stay abreast of contemporary training practices to ensure effective and accessible models of delivery (including online and blended or flexible delivery models).
• Liaise with other contractors and consultants as required in the development and delivery of projects as required.
• Promote SNAICC’s training and resources through presentations, conferences, workshops, information stalls etc.
• Initiate and lead other training activities as required, including liaison with community, partners, and stakeholders, using, and building on skills and understandings of community based interagency coordination and collaboration.

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.
• Training experience and ability to lead the design, development and delivery of trauma informed training programs and resources with both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, and mainstream organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to design, deliver, manage, and evaluate projects across the entire project cycle.
• A demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and people.
• Capacity to contribute to the development of best practice across child and family services, and ACCO sector training and support training, with an understanding of working with complex families to ensure safety, development and wellbeing for children, young people, and their families.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality documents, evidence-based reports, submissions, and briefings

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.
• 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

Applications will be accepted until the closing date.

Initial inquiries and specific questions about the role via [email protected] using the subject line: Training and Development Facilitator 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.

For general information about SNAICC, visit the SNAICC website.

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

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

A position description is attached.