About Our Opportunity:
Nasca is a 100% Indigenous governed and led organisation with 95% of program staff identifying as Indigenous. Our programs work across New South Wales and the Northern Territory, connecting young people to culture, building a sense of belonging and increasing self-esteem which leads to improved social and emotional well-being.
We support young people in their education, mentoring them to build pathways for future educational and employment opportunities.
The Role:
As a Program Lead, you will play a key role in improving school attendance and ultimately school performance, develop career pathways and work-ready skills, and strengthen cultural pride and identity through life skills, personal development and long-term resilience.
Your Responsibilities:
Deliver programs in schools, including planning, coordination and implementation. Maintain meaningful relationships with students, community members and school staff. Mentor and support First Nation students aged between 12-18 years, providing in-class tutoring and outside class assistance.
Your Skills and Experience:
* Qualifications in teaching, social sciences, Indigenous studies, coaching, youth and community services, or Health.
* Facilitation skills, presenting or working with children and young people.
* Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
* Experience with engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
A Typical Day:
Providing in-class support to students, facilitating workshops and liaising with School staff on student-specific needs. Brainstorming with program co-workers to improve program activities and collecting attendance data about student outcomes.