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Children’s Ground is working to create an environment where families realise their aspirations for the next generation of children to be free from trauma and suffering, enjoy equity and safety, be able to grow into adulthood happy and healthy, and have agency over their social, cultural, political and economic life. To learn more about Children’s Ground and the work we do, visit our website: https://www.childrensground.org.au
Children’s Ground operates in Central Australia and across the Top End, with support provided by a Melbourne-based Shared Services team.
Removing the barriers to meaningful employment for First Nations People – supporting access to work, training and the financial literacy of First Nations people who have experienced vulnerability.
This role will look to address all the priority areas of Local Jobs Program and the National Priority Fund taking place in regions across Australia. The aim is to support more First Nations people on the pathway to employment and empower First Nations in the workforce, strengthening financial literacy and addressing challenges preventing long term employment outcomes.
Program activities will include access to employment, on-the-job training, mentoring, financial literacy and supporting the social & emotional wellbeing of staff.
You will have excellent communication skills to be able to support and work with First Nations people. You will have a proven track record of developing programs and providing services to strengthen financial literacy and addressing the challenges of gaining and maintaining employment for First Nations people. You will need to be passionate and empathetic and will work closely with the People & Culture Coordinator and the Financial Literacy Officer. A knowledge of job providers and service providers within Alice Springs would be beneficial.
Please see the position description on the Children’s Ground website for further information.
We invite you to walk with us on this unique journey…
Please apply via SEEK and upload your current resume and 2-page pitch.
Your pitch should tell us more about who you are, what you are passionate about, what interests you about the role and why you may be a good fit for Children’s Ground and this position, along with your current resume. Selection criteria in the position description will guide how to frame your pitch and will provide some idea about the content of an interview. Applications will remain open until the position is closed.
In line with our workforce development strategy, Children’s Ground strongly encourages and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.
