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Job Title


Team Leader - Coonamble


Company : NASCA


Location : Coonamble, Australia


Created : 2026-05-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 19,000 young people. In 2025, we supported over 2000 young people. We work across New South Wales with 21 Young Womens Academies, one Young Mens Academy, five CoEd Academies and in nine remote communities across the Northern Territory. About The Role The Team Leader will manage and support Program Leads in delivering the NASCA Academies for their school site. This includes program and project planning, staff management and coordination, and undertaking Program Lead tasks. The Team Leader will work with students enrolled in the NASCA Academies to improve school attendance and ultimately school performance, develop career pathways and workready skills, and strengthen cultural pride and identity through life skills, personal development and longterm resilience. Role And Responsibilities Manages, mentors, and coaches Program Leads in their role. Organises and coordinates across program resources, events, and activities. Develops and maintains meaningful relationships with stakeholders, staff, and NASCA Management. Works with Program Leads to achieve reporting requirements as required for the NASCA school site. Manages a set budget within requirements for delivery of the program. Works closely with Aboriginal Support staff at the school site (ie. AEO) to ensure a holistic support approach is in place for NASCA young people. Represents NASCA at AECG and community event meetings as required. Job Requirements Qualifications or experience in one of the following disciplines: teaching, social sciences, youth and community services, Indigenous studies, coaching, or health. Drivers Licence. Working with Children and AFP clearances. Understanding of issues facing young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Experience in people management and team leading. Desired Skills And Experience People management and team collaboration, coaching skills, team development, and conflict resolution. Experience in developing the capability and engagement of a team. Stakeholder engagement and relationship management; communication and interpersonal skills. Experience and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education programmes for young people (ages 518 years). Experience with engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations. Program and project planning, coordination, management and implementation; program and project review, analysis and reporting. Facilitation skills, presenting or working with children and young people. Problemsolving and critical thinking. Budgeting and financial management. Understanding and practice of respect for people across a range of backgrounds and cultures. #J-18808-Ljbffr