Community Engagement Coordinator; Identified

Community Engagement Coordinator (Identified)

September 2024

Your role is to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students on their educational journey. Establishing and maintaining high levels of engagement with program stakeholders, particularly students, their parents/carers, and school contacts, and providing support and guidance to Community Engagement Facilitators.

What does success look like in this role?

• Student Attendance at immersion camps
• Engagement with parents/carers and school contacts at least once (per 5 week cycle)
• All students have an Academic Support plan
• Contribution to team dynamics and performance
• Respond to stakeholder queries within 1 business day
• Timely communication with parents/carer regarding academic related purchases (Procurement KPIs)
• Timeline KPIs

What will make me successful in this role?

• To align with our vision that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to realise their full education and employment potential.
• To uphold our core values of respect, collaboration, accountability, and impact.
• To promote cultural, psychological, and child safety, and encourage an inclusive and supportive environment.
• To be a leader who prioritizes purpose and people, and is dedicated to achieving excellence, promoting well-being, and fostering personal and professional growth.

Experience

• A demonstrated understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, organisations and the issues facing Indigenous people in Australia meeting their aspirations for their communities and families. Provide regular reporting as required.
• The ability to communicate effectively with Indigenous people, stakeholders and organisations.
• A strong eye for detail and task orientation.
• An aptitude to work towards multiple deadlines in a calm and measured manner.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate across teams.
• Well-developed written communication capabilities.
• Ability to balance taking direction and exercising initiative.
• Qualifications in Community Services and/or Social work or equivalent (Highly regarded)
• Prior experience in similar roles including Aboriginal Liaison Officer or equivalent (Highly regarded)