The Waalitj Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that strives to be a leader in the provision of education, business and employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. We aim to influence and inspire the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our diverse workforce, which is led by our First Australian role models. We are passionate about our focus on providing education, employment and business opportunities.
We have an exciting opportunity for passionate Coordinators to join the Deadly Sista Girlz Team, to create positive change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls in their local community. This is a full-time, fixed-term position until December 2025, located in Ellenbrook, Thornlie or Forrestfield.
Job Description About the Position:
We believe in empowering and enabling Coordinators to be the decision makers and design their program delivery with the ultimate purpose of building proud young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls with good spirit.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build partnerships within the community and run programs, workshops, meetings, and mentor participants in a one-on-one setting. They will also assist teachers and principals with issues regarding school attendance, behaviour, health and well-being, sorry business, and any culturally sensitive topics. As a Coordinator, you will hold full responsibility for program planning, reporting, and administration, with the support of mentors in the program.
The role is a full-time position working Monday to Friday during the School Term, with some flexibility required to meet the needs of the program and participants.
Skills and Experience:
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work-related requirements and experience:
Established connections to the local Aboriginal community Passion for helping Aboriginal youth, with the ability to provide mentoring and assistance to youth with a range of complex and varied needs Ability to work with youth of different ages Ability to work unsupervised and within a small team Discipline and honesty Demonstrated organisational and time-management skills High-level communication skills, both verbal and written Commitment to program processes including administration and evaluation Proactive with the ability to show initiative Sound knowledge of general office procedures What We Offer You:
An attractive salary including Salary Packaging 8 weeks of paid leave for school holidays A friendly, supportive, and flexible work environment Please note this is an Identified Position for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Applicants only.
Essential requirements include holding or the ability to obtain:
'C' class driver's licence Working With Children Check Education Department clearance Please apply with a Cover Letter and Resume by 5pm on Friday, 17 January 2025.
For position-related inquiries, please contact the People and Capability Team at
NB: Shortlisting may happen prior to the closing date.
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