Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander educator looking for a new opportunity to embed First Nations perspectives into educational material and support teachers and students nationally with the opportunity to travel?

SharingStories Foundation works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to protect, maintain, and grow language, stories, and cultural heritage. We work closely in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to co-create cultural media arts and educational resources to develop awareness and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. We work with a Both Ways approach across all aspects of our programming to ensure Community Impact Goals are achieved.

Education is a major part of our work. Our education platform, Jajoo Warrngara: The Culture Classroom shares authentic, community-produced, First Nations-approved content with educators and students across Australia.

As we scale our reach and impact in the national education sector, the Education and Community Partnership Manager plays a vital role. It offers the chance to travel and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nations across Australia.

Purpose of Role

Working closely with the SharingStories team, and particularly the CEO, you will lead our advocacy for embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures in the education sector and establishing and maintaining industry partnerships to expand the reach and distribution of our educational resources and programs, working alongside our community and industry partners.

You will be responsible for:

- Providing leadership and oversight of Jajoo Warrngara and the education outcomes of SharingStories Foundation
- Building and growing partnerships with schools, education systems, teacher networks, professional associations and industry to expand the reach and impact of Jajoo Warrngara
- Developing,



expanding and leading our professional development offering for educators, including writing modules, leading webinars and workshops and delivering other learning professional programs that build educators’ confidence and capability to teach Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures respectfully and authentically
- Writing curriculum-mapped educational resources and lessons for Jajoo Warrngara, in collaboration with cultural custodians and aligned to community content
- Ensuring all education resources and professional learning reflect community knowledge, protocols and priorities
- Contributing to other education work across SharingStories as needed

Selection Criteria

Candidates must address the following selection criteria by demonstrating their experience as they relate to the Purpose of the role outlined above.

- Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent*
- Ideally 3+ years relevant experience.
- Lead and oversee the area of Education at SharingStories
- Plan, scope and sequence education material for Jajoo Warrngara that aligns to the Australian Curriculum.
- Source and lead the development of skilled learning webinars for Jajoo Warrngara.
- Broad education and non-education networks, and knowledge of First Nations community practice.
- Ability to travel up to 3 months per annum to meet with communities and industry partners across Australia
- Ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and understand sensitivities regarding cultures/protocols.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently from a home office or with a team as required.
- Digital system confidence, ability to use online project management systems.

*This organisation considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act

Pay: $92,700.00 – $97,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Salary packaging
- Work from home

Work Location: Remote

📌 Education and Community Partnership Manager (Australia)
🏢 SharingStories Foundation
📍 Australia