This is a newly created role is accountable to the Deputy CEO and is responsible for ensuring the delivery, development, and successful outcomes of the Pathways and Programs team. The focus will be on the successful delivery of the International Study Tours, Scholarships, Internships, and Mid-Career opportunities, and the Indigenous Pathways Portal.

What does success look like in this role?

• Delivery of program outcomes in accordance with Aurora’s 5-year strategy and Key Performance Indicators
• Efficiency and effectiveness of administrative processes across all programs
• Performance of direct reports
• Internal and external stakeholder feedback
• Contribution to team dynamics

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, in particular Students and their families.
• A strong eye for detail and task orientation.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design and delivery, including review and improvement cycles, upskilling staff and teams, managing risk, and competing deadlines to meet strategic objectives
• Explicit understanding of current educational evidence base including culturally responsive pedagogical practices
• An aptitude to work towards multiple deadlines in a calm and measured manner.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• High level written and communication skills, including written processes and report writing.
• Extensive experience working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals, including Indigenous people, stakeholders and organisations.
• Well-developed written communication capabilities.
• Ability to balance taking direction and exercising initiative.
• Prior experience as a Strategy Manager in a large organisation or agency
• Previous experience with managing corporate and large partnerships and/or sponsorships
• Tertiary degree in education and/or equivalent is highly desired
• Prior experience as a Program Lead in the sector
• Familiar with IT and CRM systems including working with M365, Sharepoint and Dynamics (or Equivalent)

Skills

• Strategic thinking.
• Networking.
• Coaching.