Community Outreach Coordinator
The primary objective of this role is to support the delivery of our High School Program in NSW, collaborating with the HSP/RISE Delivery Manager, Engagement Manager, and the rest of the team. In addition, the role supports establishing and fostering external stakeholder relationships.
Key performance indicators include:
* Ongoing engagement of students in the Program.
* Frequency of touch points with stakeholders.
* Feedback from students, schools, and families on their experience of the Program.
* Commitment to child safety.
* Contribution to team dynamics.
* Alignment with Aurora values.
Working Together
To achieve success in this role, one must:
* Align with our vision supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to realise their full education and employment potential.
* Uphold core values of respect, collaboration, accountability, and impact.
* Promote cultural, psychological, and child safety, and encourage an inclusive environment.
* Be a leader prioritising purpose and people, dedicated to achieving excellence, promoting well-being, and fostering growth.
Selection Criteria
The ideal candidate will have:
* A demonstrated understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, organisations, and the issues facing Indigenous people in Australia meeting their aspirations for their communities and families.
* Experience managing stakeholders across diverse settings within education or community services.
* Prior experience working with Indigenous young people.
* An understanding of trauma-informed, child-centred, and strength-based approaches.
* Tertiary qualifications in community services, youth services, and social work highly regarded or equivalent experience.
* Experience working with competing priorities.
* Well-developed written communication capabilities.
Skills required:
* The ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, stakeholders, and organisations.
* Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
* Ability to balance receiving guidance and exercising initiative.
* Be open to receiving feedback and continuously learning and growing.
* Be proactive, self-organised, and capable of working independently.
* Embrace creativity and encourage diverse thinking and working approaches.
* Be adaptable to change and responsive to shifting priorities and requirements.
* Strong MS Suite, SharePoint, and Dynamics or similar CRM skills.
* Planning, project management, and implementation skills.