Job Description

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- NASCA is a 100% Indigenous governed and led organisation with 95% of program staff identifying as Indigenous.
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- Established in 1995 we have supported over 17,000 young people.
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- In 2023, we supported over 1,500 young people.
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- We work across Recent South Wales with 16 Young Women's Academies, five Co-Ed Academies and in nine remote communities across the Northern Territory.
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What we do

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- We connect our young people to CULTURE, to build a sense of belonging, and increase self-esteem which leads to improved social and emotional well-being.
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- We support young people in their EDUCATION, mentoring and helping them to build pathways for future educational and employment opportunities.
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- We are by COMMUNITY, for Community. Our staff have the lived experience and shared cultural knowledge
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About the role

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Program Leads in our Academies in NSW work with NASCA students to improve school attendance and ultimately school performance, develop career pathways and work-ready skills, and strengthen cultural pride and identity through life skills, personal development and long-term resilience.

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Role and Responsibilities

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- Deliver NASCA programs in schools including program planning, coordination and implementation.
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- Maintain meaningful relationships with students, community members and and the school.
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- Undertake, as required, daily bus pickups and drops off.
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- Mentor and support First Nation students aged between 12-18yrs, including facilitating and presenting workshops, and providing in-class tutoring and outside class assistance.
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- Provide NASCA Life Skills and School Engagement activities, eg. cooking, creative arts, leadership, CV creation, goal setting, job-ready skills.
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- Provide, as required, a healthy breakfast program to NASCA students.
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- Organise physical education activities that include Traditional Indigenous Games.
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- Organise after school and weekend activities and excursions.
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- Facilitate community activities, eg.



fostering opportunities for cultural exchange between community, NASCA and school.
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- Create Personalised Learning Pathway Plans for NASCA students.
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- Works in a team within schools, and from time to time works weekends and overnight to run residential programs and camps.
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- Other duties as requested.
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Desired skills and experience:

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- Qualifications in one of these areas: teaching, social sciences, Indigenous studies, coaching, youth and community services, or Health.
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- Facilitation skills, presenting or working with children and young people.
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- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
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- Experience with engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
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- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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- Excellent organisation and effective time management, able to manage competing priorities.
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- Proactivity with a high degree of autonomy and initiative.
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Must haves:

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- Formal qualifications in a relevant area and/or relevant management experience.
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- Experience in a not-for-profit Aboriginal organisation.
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- A drivers licence.
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- Working with children and AFP clearances.
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- Passion for social justice and equality for First Nation peoples.
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Typical Day

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- Working hours are typically 8am–4pm; overtime may be required on rare occasions.
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- Providing in-class support to students to support their learning.
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- Facilitating a hands on and engaging 1hr workshop for students based on the NASCA values.
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- Liaising with School staff on a student-specific need.
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- Chatting with a community members to coordinate an upcoming cultural event.
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- Brainstorming with program co-workers to come up with new ideas for making program activities better.
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- Taking appropriate photos for social media.
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- Collecting attendance data about student outcomes for reporting and to improve the program delivery.
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📌 Program Lead - Sydney Co-Ed (New South Wales)
🏢 Nasca
📍 New South Wales