The HSP/RISE Subject Matter Expert Manager  is a critical role in improving the quality and resources that support Aurora’s High School Program (HSP) and Redefining Indigenous Definitions of Success in Education (RISE) project to support Indigenous High school students.  This is a newly created role is pivotal in fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders, including participants, partners, community members, and internal teams. This position requires a strategic approach to programmatic improvements and quality assurance, deploying a wide range of expert perspective to creatively create, adapt and review new programmatic resources, strategies and processes.

What does success look like in this role?

• 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.