This position is targeted to the employment of an Aboriginal person and is authorised by Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
About the organisation: The NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. (NSW AECG) is a non-profit Aboriginal organisation dedicated to providing advice on education and training, ensuring that Aboriginal community viewpoints are considered in decision-making processes.
It aims to promote respect, empowerment, self-determination, and equal partnership through collaborative consultation.
Primary Role: The organisation advocates for Aboriginal people's active participation in shaping education and training policies to help every Aboriginal child and young person in NSW achieve their potential.
Network: The NSW AECG's strength comes from its extensive network of 145 Local AECGs, 20 Regional AECGs, a State Committee, and an Association Management Committee.
This structure allows the Aboriginal community's voice to be reflected at both State and Commonwealth levels.
The organisation is volunteer based but supported by a Secretariat workforce of approximately 50 staff across NSW.
About the role: The Executive Officer – Policy and Strategy is responsible for leading the Secretariat's Policy and Strategy team, ensuring the NSW AECG is well supported in policies directions driving Aboriginal Education and Training in NSW while supporting the organisation in developing and implementing its Strategic Plan and Reforms program.
About you: To be successful in this role, you will have a strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, communities and networks, including other Aboriginal community controlled organisations and peak bodies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to engage with diverse audiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and stakeholders including Government agencies, and to represent those various viewpoints effectively through policies.
Highly organised and can manage high volume, complex changing priorities.
Strong management communication and collaboration skills to work cohesively with stakeholders to deliver results.
Ability to work with a team autonomously.
Key Selection Criteria:
Lead policy development to the NSW AECG network and education and training sectors reflecting the viewpoints of Aboriginal Communities of NSW.
Lead the development and delivery of the NSW AECG Strategic Plan and any related implementation plans.
Participate in critical governance and decision-making processes particularly relating to NSW and National policies including the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
Represent NSW AECG in consultations with external stakeholders, including government bodies.
Provide strategic advice to the President and Association Management Committee.
Additional Conditions:
Lead the establishment and growth of the Policy and Strategy division.
Manage the establishment of new programs and policies while maintaining business-as-usual operations.
Work effectively in a broader team to drive cultural change within the Secretariat to embed long term policies and practices.
Support effective decision-making for the Secretariat.
The Executive Officer – Policy and Strategy has two direct reports and involves a high level of responsibility in policy direction of the NSW AECG.
The Policy and Strategy team has an allocation of eight staff (not including external consultants) within the organisation structure.
Key relationships:
President/Chief Executive Chief Operating Officer Executive Officer - Network Support Governance bodies, including the Association Management Committee and State Committee How to Apply:
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing responses to the following pre-screening questions/requests below (maximum 400-word responses):
Can you outline why you are interested in joining the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc?
Please provide an overview of your experience in senior management or business roles within an Aboriginal-controlled community organisation or a government agency.
Can you provide your understanding of the NSW AECG's relationship with Government and non-Government organisations with a particular focus on Aboriginal Education in NSW?
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 24 November 2024.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
How to get more information and to submit your application:
For further information on the position and to submit your application, please email the NSW AECG via –
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