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 Current South Wales with 16 Young Women’s Academies, five Co-Ed Academies and in nine remote communities across the Northern Territory.
Our programs connect young people to CULTURE, build a sense of belonging, and increase self-esteem, leading to improved social and emotional well-being. We support young people in their EDUCATION, mentoring and helping them build pathways for future educational and employment opportunities.
The successful applicant will:
- Deliver NASCA programs in schools, including program planning, coordination, and implementation.
- Maintain meaningful relationships with students, community members, and the school.
- Mentor and support First Nation students aged between 12-18 years, including facilitating and presenting workshops, and providing in-class tutoring and outside class assistance.
- Provide NASCA Life Skills and School Engagement activities, such as cooking, creative arts, leadership, CV creation, goal setting, and job-ready skills.
- Organise physical education activities, including Traditional Indigenous Games.
- Facilitate community activities, such as fostering opportunities for cultural exchange between community, NASCA, and school.
- Create Personalised Learning Pathway Plans for NASCA students.
Desired skills and experience include:
- 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 engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organisation and effective time management.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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