Indigenous Academies Program Coordinator

The AFL considers that identifying as an Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
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Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.
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ABOUT THE ROLE The key responsibility of this role is to coordinate the delivery of in-school and after-school programs in the Western Sydney Indigenous Academies with a strong focus on educational goals, school attendance, school completion and transitioning students into further education and employment opportunities.
Duties include but are not limited to: Assist in the development and lead the execution of the Western Sydney Indigenous Academies Maintain good relationships with key stakeholders across the Blacktown and Campbelltown partner schools, including Principals and Aboriginal Education Officers Increase education, employment and health outcomes for Academy students, in partnership with other service providers in Western Sydney Mentor, motivate and inspire Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to reach their potential Assist Academy students to access opportunities to educational and employment pathways Mentor and manage casual program staff General office administrative tasks Support other areas of the business as requested such as AFL football programs Reports to:   AFL Western Sydney Indigenous Academies Lead Location:  Blacktown and Campbelltown Number of Direct Reports:  2 – 3(casual) Number of Indirect Reports:  Nil Other Key Stakeholders: AFL NSW/ACT, Partner Schools (Rooty Hill HS, Plumpton HS, Doonside HS, Macquarie Field HS, James Meehan HS, Sarah Redfern HS, Eagle Vale HS and Ingleburn HS) and GWS GIANTS.
Key Accountabilities Deliver culturally appropriate mentoring and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander High School students in Western Sydney.
Deliver the Academies term plans in 8 partner schools in Blacktown and Campbelltown with the support of two casual program assistants Support the development and implementation of the Western Sydney Indigenous Academies term plans Coordinate the after-school academies programs focused on community engagement, health and wellbeing Provide administrative support, including research on potential partner organisations, researching information for term plans, sourcing quotes and booking after-school and holiday activities.
Collect attendance data and student evaluation forms and other data as requested Attend and help facilitate the After-School programs Keep a register of students receiving extra support who may be at risk students Mentor, motivate and support students at each partner school to succeed in their studies and leadership development Ensuring that the day to day operating of the program meets the program objectives Incorporate AFL programs into the Western Sydney Indigenous Academies in partnership with the GWS team Candidate Background / Profile We seek to hire a talented and passionate person who is committed to working in a high-performance culture.
Working at the AFL is a way of life not a career and we aim to hire the right candidates to ensure the future success of our game both on and off the field.
Key Competencies (Skills) Great understanding of the issues facing Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Western Sydney Ability to connect with students and deliver education sessions in a fun and engaging way Ability to interact with students as a mentor and provide extra support to students as needed Good project management skills Good written and communication skills Good data management and research skills Strong team player and proven ability to lead a small team Ability to identify and solve complex issues with various stakeholders Experience & Qualifications Mandatory: Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person High School Certificate Certificate qualification in community, health, youth work, social work, or other related area Class C Driver's license with reliable vehicle Working with Children Check National Police Certificate Desirable: First Aid Certificate Child Safety Standards The AFL has a commitment to ensure we provide professional, safe and enjoyable environments to children and young people who participate in our game.
The executive and management of our organisation are responsible for undertaking recruitment and ensuring that our process's and systems are robust and thorough, as well as being communicated and understood internally.
Our recruitment process is a 5-step process and includes meeting and engaging with a variety of key people from across the organisation as well as completing thorough verification checks.
As part of our comprehensive recruitment process we ensure that all safety and legislative checks such as working with children checks, Criminal background checks, employment and personal reference checks are completed to ensure anyone working for the AFL is fit for the role they are employed in, prior to commencing employment.
The AFL takes the safety of children and young people very seriously and reviews all process and procedures in line with current state and federal legislation.
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Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation Applications Close:  8 December 2024