This role is responsible for delivering the Internships and Mid-career programs in accordance with Aurora’s strategy and funding agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage promotional strategies with the goal of attracting high quality applicants with a focus on Indigenous applicants.
• Engage with Australian universities, professional bodies and Host organisations working in the Indigenous sector Australia-wide.
• Represent Aurora at Career Fairs and information sessions when required (including interstate travel)

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and monitor the Internships and Mid-Career operational plan and budget.
• Lead the end-to-end process for Internship and Mid-career placements and opportunities
• Oversee the recruitment and onboarding of host organisations.
• Lead the review and assessment of host organisation applications and agreements.
• Act as the central point of contact and manage the relationship between Aurora and host organisations.
• Support the Programs and Pathways Manager to design and implement opportunities for mid-career Indigenous professionals.
• Engage with universities, professional bodies and host organisations working in the Indigenous sector.
• Support with delivering program information and recruitment sessions (interstate travel maybe required from time to time).
• Attend relevant external stakeholder events to promote or raise awareness of Aurora and the Pathways Programs.
• Support the Program and Pathways Manager to ensure Internships and Mid-Career collateral are relevant and current.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of progress towards achieving program targets and success metrics.
• Ensure Aurora’s CRM and Sharepoint systems are used to accurately record program, participant, and host information and data.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Work with Purpose: Be part of a mission that matters, transforming lives and communities by empowering future Indigenous leaders through education and opportunity.
• Grow and Thrive: Enjoy comprehensive development opportunities, including paid training, access to LinkedIn Learning, accredited courses, and an educational allowance. Be inspired by leadership dedicated to your growth and success.
• Inclusive Culture: Embrace a work environment founded on diversity, inclusion, cultural safety, and psychological safety where everyone is valued and belongs.
• Work-Life Harmony: Benefit from our hybrid work model – 3 days working from home, ‘No Meetings Fridays,’ and wellness activations, all designed to enhance your work-life balance and wellbeing.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Take advantage of extensive leave options (e.g., parental leave, study leave, cultural leave, among others), and salary packaging allowing you to claim up to $18,549 annually in tax savings to enhance your financial and personal well-being.

About you:

• Passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
• Be a leader who prioritises purpose and people and is dedicated to achieving excellence, promoting well-being, and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Experience working in education – in particular student and internship placements.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, organisations, histories, and the strengths and issues facing Indigenous people in Australia in meeting their aspirations
• Promote cultural, psychological, and child safety and encourage an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Experience with CRM platforms such as Dynamics
• Experience using Microsoft suite of programs
• If you’re a high achiever driven by the desire to make a significant impact, let’s connect. Together, we can create pathways that allow every individual’s potential to be realised. Join us in this vital, fulfilling work and be part of a legacy of change and growth.

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