Driven to be recognised and respected as the most successful sporting club in Australia, both on and off the field, we are now seeking an Aboriginal Programs Coordinator to join our enthusiastic and successful Community team in a fixed-term capacity.
Reporting directly to the Community Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Managing the overall delivery of the Bombers’ Bright Futures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers project
- Working closely with key agencies, local industry and Indigenous jobseekers within Melbourne’s North West
- Supporting Essendon’s planning and execution of the 2014 Dreamtime Round and associated activities
- Exploring opportunities to strengthen and expand upon the club’s existing Indigenous community development activities
- Supporting the club’s community team with key program delivery
- Undertaking high-level program administration and reporting
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in dealing with Indigenous communities
- Established understanding of the employment industry
- Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
- Demonstrated high-level project management skills
- Experience working effectively with multiple stakeholders
- Highly developed verbal and written communication, interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills
- Australian driver’s licence
Applications close 5pm 13th January 2014.
Please note that this role will be subject to background checks.
People who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander with employment or community engagement career experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
