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Who We AreNASCA 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 Womens Academies, five Co-Ed Academies, and in nine remote communities across the Northern Territory.What We DoWe 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.ResponsibilitiesDeliver NASCA programs in schools including program planning, coordination, and implementation.Maintain meaningful relationships with students, community members, and the school.Undertake, as required, daily bus pickups and drops off.Mentor and support First Nation students aged between 12-18 years, including facilitating and presenting workshops, and providing in-class tutoring and outside-class assistance.Provide NASCA Life Skills and School Engagement activities, e.g., 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, e.g., fostering opportunities for cultural exchange between community, NASCA, and school.Create Personalised Learning Pathway Plans for NASCA students.Work in a team within schools, and from time to time, work weekends and overnight to run residential programs and camps.Other duties as requested.Desired Skills and ExperienceQualifications in 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 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 HavesFormal qualifications in a relevant area and/or relevant management experience.Experience in a not-for-profit Aboriginal organisation.A drivers license.Working with children and AFP clearances.Cross-cultural intelligence.Passion for social justice and equality for First Nation peoples.Typical DayProviding in-class support to students to support their learning.Facilitating a hands-on and engaging 1-hour workshop for students based on the NASCA values.Liaising with school staff on student-specific needs.Communicating with community members to coordinate upcoming cultural events.Brainstorming with program co-workers to improve program activities.Taking photos for social media.Collecting attendance data about student outcomes for reporting and program improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr