What is your role? 

Your role will be a crucial resource within Aurora, providing deep knowledge and expertise to operate and improve the programs. Your insights and guidance will be instrumental in informing decision-making, driving innovation, and ensuring the quality of our programs.

The SME will collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems, develop best practices, and contribute to the organisation’s overall success.

Success in this role looks like:

• Collaboration across teams to improve programs.
• Programs with improved practices and processes.
• Increased engagement of communities, families, schools, and students.

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.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, project management, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ Years experience in Program Management

Skills

• Focus on impact and results.
• Clear communication.
• Collaborative team work.
• Creativity and innovation.