Who We Are
* NASCA is a 100% Indigenous governed and led organisation with 95% of program staff identifying as Indigenous.
* Established in 1995 we have supported over 17,000 young people.
* In 2023, we supported over 1,500 young people.
* We work across New South Wales with 16 Young Women's Academies, five Co-Ed Academies and in nine remote communities across the Northern Territory.
What We Do
* We connect our young people to CULTURE, to build a sense of belonging, and increase self-esteem which leads to improved social and emotional well-being.
* We support young people in their EDUCATION, mentoring and helping them to build pathways for future educational and employment opportunities.
* We are by COMMUNITY, for Community. Our staff have the lived experience and shared cultural knowledge
Deliver NASCA programs in schools including program planning, coordination and implementation.
* Maintain meaningful relationships with students, community members and and the school.
* Undertake, as required, daily bus pickups and drops off.
* Mentor and support First Nation students aged between 12-18yrs, including facilitating and presenting workshops, and providing in-class tutoring and outside class assistance.
* Provide NASCA Life Skills and School Engagement activities,eg. cooking, creative arts, leadership, CV creation, goal setting, job-ready skills.
* Provide, as required, a healthy breakfast program to NASCA students.
* Organise physical education activities that include Traditional Indigenous Games.
* Organise after school and weekend activities and excursions.
* Facilitate community activities, eg. fostering opportunities for cultural exchange between community, NASCA and school.
* Create Personalised Learning Pathway Plans for NASCA students.
* Works in a team within schools, and from time to time works weekends and overnight to run residential programs and camps.
* Other duties as requested.
Desired Skills And Experience
* Qualifications in one of these areas: 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.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent organisation and effective time management, able to manage competing priorities.
* Proactivity with a high degree of autonomy and initiative.
Must Haves
* Formal qualifications in a relevant area and/or relevant management experience.
* Experience in a not-for-profit Aboriginal organisation.
* A drivers licence.
* Working with children and AFP clearances.
* Cross-cultural intelligence.
* Passion for social justice and equality for First Nation peoples.
Typical Day
* Providing in-class support to students to support their learning.
* Facilitating a hands on and engaging 1hr workshop for students based on the NASCA values.
* Liaising with School staff on a student-specific need.
* Chatting with a community members to coordinate an upcoming cultural event.
* Brainstorming with program co-workers to come up with new ideas for making program activities better.
* Taking appropriate photos for social media.
* Collecting attendance data about student outcomes for reporting and to improve the program delivery.