Senior Manager, Narragunnawali (parental leave cover)
Senior Manager, Narragunnawali (parental leave cover) 11 November 2024 Parental leave cover position for a fixed-term period until 31 December 2025 Sydney/hybrid $120,000 – $130,000 Full-time preferred (part-time considered) Who we are Reconciliation Australia is an independent, national, not-for-profit organisation promoting and facilitating reconciliation by building relationships, respect and trust between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our vision is for a just, equitable and reconciled Australia.
We provide a flexible working environment, additional leave provisions and a supportive close-knit team.
The Narragunnawali program Reconciliation Australia's Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Education program has resources and tools for schools and early learning services to actively contribute to the reconciliation movement. Through the Narragunnawali online platform, schools and early learning services can develop a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), and teachers and educators can access professional learning and curriculum resources to support the implementation of reconciliation initiatives.
Narragunnawali (pronounced narra-gunna-wally) is a word from the language of the Ngunnawal people meaning alive, wellbeing, coming together and peace. We pay our respects to and thank the United Ngunnawal Elders Council for giving us permission to use the word narragunnawali.
The role We are seeking a Senior Manager for a 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover position to support the continuation of duties typically fulfilled by the Senior Manager, Strategy and Impact – Narragunnawali.
As Senior Manager within the Narragunnawali program team, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the program by providing evidence-based advice and recommendations that drive impact and improvement of the program. Working in partnership with the General Manager, Narragunnawali, you will support the team to deliver on program outcomes to a high standard.
For the period through until 31 December 2025, the role will primarily focus on the following priority duties:
Manage at least 3 direct reports within the Narragunnawali team. The delivery and coordination of the external evaluation of the Narragunnawali program in collaboration with our Policy & Research team. (Co-) lead the oversight on, and management of, special projects and events within the 2025 calendar year, such as the Narragunnawali Awards 2025 and the prospect of a Reconciliation and Education symposium to coincide with the 10-year anniversary of the Narragunnawali program. You thrive in a supportive team environment and are passionate about the vision of Reconciliation Australia. You bring a growth mindset to your work and are committed to ongoing improvement. You are an effective communicator with the ability to deal with multiple stakeholders at all levels and across an array of sectors including government, corporates, small to medium businesses and not-for-profit organisations. You are highly organised, responsive and work collaboratively with your fellow team members while juggling competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Requirements High level understanding and awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and the reconciliation movement. High level understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content as per school and early learning frameworks; Australian Curriculum, Early Years Learning Framework, AITSL and ACECQA standards. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships and strategic alliances with a wide range of stakeholders including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, Government, corporate and not-for-profit sectors. Proven people management and organisational skills and demonstrated ability to support a team to deliver program outcomes on time and to a high standard. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills, including the ability to represent an organisation in public forums. Ability to work co-operatively in a team environment and collaboratively with other units within an organisation. Commitment and willingness to learn about and contribute to reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. Australian teaching qualification and/or experience in early learning, primary or secondary school settings. Experience utilising Narragunnawali curriculum or professional learning resources, and/or developing and implementing a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Possession of a Working with Children Check or the ability to be eligible to acquire one. We are committed to improving employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome applications from all Australians, especially those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent as your cultural and lived experience is central to the work we do. Applicants for this position should have valid working rights for Australia. The salary range for this role is $120,000 – $130,000 + superannuation, dependent on experience and qualifications.
Fixed-term contract to 31 December 2025.
Please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria set out in the position description and your preferred working location with the subject line: Senior Manager, Narragunnawali (Parental Leave Cover) .
Acknowledgement Reconciliation Australia acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website may contain images or names of people who have since passed away.
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