The Internships and Mid-Career Manager plays a key leadership role within Aurora’s Pathways and Partnerships team. Reporting to the Deputy CEO and Head of Strategy, this role is responsible for delivering the Internships and Mid-Career programs in alignment with Aurora’s strategic goals and funding agreements. This includes overseeing program design, delivery, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What does success look like in this role?

• Achievement of program outcomes in line with Aurora’s 5-year strategy, internal KPIs and external funding agreements.
• Efficient and effective program delivery and administration.
• High performance, engagement, and development of direct reports.
• Positive feedback from participants, host organisations, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong contribution to a supportive and values-driven team and organisational culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program leadership and delivery
• Program design and continuous improvement
• Stakeholder engagement
• Promotion and recruitment
• Information management and reporting
• Program reporting
• Leadership and team development

About you:

• Purpose and values
  • A strong commitment to our vision of supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and professionals to reach their full educational and employment potential.
  • A genuine alignment with our core values of respect, collaboration, accountability, and impact.
  • A demonstrated commitment to promoting cultural, psychological, and child safety while fostering an inclusive, supportive, and respectful environment.
  • A values-driven leadership style that prioritises purpose and people, champions well-being, and actively fosters excellence and professional growth.
• Relevant Experience
  • Proven experience in managing and delivering internship or education programs, preferably within an Indigenous or community-focused context.
  • Demonstrated expertise in project and program management, including managing timelines and deliverables across multiple priorities.
  • Sound financial acumen with experience developing and managing program budgets.
  • Experience leading and managing a team (minimum of two direct reports), including supporting performance and professional development.
  • A deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, organisations, and Indigenous communities’ current challenges and aspirations.
  • Ability to effectively manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • High-level written communication skills, including process documentation, professional correspondence, and reporting.
  • Extensive experience building and maintaining partnerships with Indigenous stakeholders, communities, and organisations to support program outcomes.
  • A balanced approach to leadership—comfortable working independently while also receptive to direction and guidance.
  • Tertiary qualifications in education or a related field are highly desirable, but not essential.
  • Competency in digital tools and platforms including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and CRM systems such as Dynamics (or similar).
• Core Skills and Attributes
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and maintain strong relationships with participants, partners, and colleagues.
  • Collaborative mindset with a focus on achieving collective impact through shared goals.
  • Open to feedback and committed to ongoing personal and professional development.
  • Self-motivated, highly organised, and capable of working autonomously.
  • Flexible and adaptable in the face of changing priorities and organisational needs.

Please direct any questions related to this position to pc@aurorafoundation.com.au