Your primary objective is to support the delivery of our High School Program in NSW, in close collaboration with the HSP/RISE Delivery Manager, the HSP/RISE Engagement Manager and the rest of the HSP/RISE team. In addition, the role supports the establishment and fostering of external stakeholder relationships.

What does success look like in this role?

• Ongoing engagement of students in the Program.
• Frequency of touch points with stakeholders.
• Feedback from students, schools and families on their experience of the Program.
• Commitment to child safety.
• Contribution to team dynamics.
• Alignment with Aurora values.

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.
• Managing stakeholders across diverse settings within the education or community services space
• Prior experience working with Indigenous young people
• Understanding of trauma-informed, child-centred and strength-based approaches.
• Tertiary qualifications in community services, youth services and social work highly regarded or equivalent experience
• Experience working with competing priorities
• Well-developed written communication capabilities.

Skills

• The ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, stakeholders and organisations.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to balance receiving guidance and exercising initiative.
• Be open to receiving feedback and continuously learning and growing.
• Be proactive, self-organised, and capable of working independently.
• Embrace creativity and encourage diverse thinking and working approaches.
• Be adaptable to change and responsive to the shifting priorities and requirements of the organisation.
• Strong MS Suite, SharePoint and Dynamics or similar CRM skills
• Planning, project management, and implementation skills
• Stakeholder engagement and management