Who we are ● NASCA is a 100% Indigenous governed and led organisation with 95% of program staff identifying as Indigenous. ● Established in 1995 we have supported over 17,000 young people. ● In 2023, we supported over 1,500 young people. ● We work across New South Wales with 16 Young Women’s Academies, five Co-Ed Academies and in nine remote communities across the Northern Territory. What we do ● We connect our young people to CULTURE, to build a sense of belonging, and increase self-esteem which leads to improved social and emotional well-being. ● We support young people in their EDUCATION, mentoring and helping them to build pathways for future educational and employment opportunities. ● We are by COMMUNITY, for Community. Our staff have the lived experience and shared cultural knowledge Deliver NASCA programs in schools including program planning, coordination and implementation. ● Maintain meaningful relationships with students, community members and and the school. ● Undertake, as required, daily bus pickups and drops off. ● Mentor and support First Nation students aged between 12-18yrs, including facilitating and presenting workshops, and providing in-class tutoring and outside class assistance. ● Provide NASCA Life Skills and School Engagement activities,eg. cooking, creative arts, leadership, CV creation, goal setting, job-ready skills. ● Provide, as required, a healthy breakfast program to NASCA students. ● Organise physical education activities that include Traditional Indigenous Games. ● Organise after school and weekend activities and excursions. ● Facilitate community activities, eg. fostering opportunities for cultural exchange between community, NASCA and school. ● Create Personalised Learning Pathway Plans for NASCA students. ● Works in a team within schools, and from time to time works weekends and overnight to run residential programs and camps. ● Other duties as requested. Desired skills and experience: ● Qualifications in one of these areas: teaching, social sciences, Indigenous studies, coaching, youth and community services, or Health. ● Facilitation skills, presenting or working with children and young people. ● Stakeholder engagement and relationship management. ● Experience with engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations. ● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. ● Excellent organisation and effective time management, able to manage competing priorities. ● Proactivity with a high degree of autonomy and initiative. Must haves: ● Formal qualifications in a relevant area and/or relevant management experience. ● Experience in a not-for-profit Aboriginal organisation. ● A drivers licence. ● Working with children and AFP clearances. ● Cross-cultural intelligence. ● Passion for social justice and equality for First Nation peoples. Typical Day ● Providing in-class support to students to support their learning. ● Facilitating a hands on and engaging 1hr workshop for students based on the NASCA values. ● Liaising with School staff on a student-specific need. ● Chatting with a community members to coordinate an upcoming cultural event. ● Brainstorming with program co-workers to come up with new ideas for making program activities better. ● Taking appropriate photos for social media. ● Collecting attendance data about student outcomes for reporting and to improve the program delivery.