Young Women's Academy Team Leader (Parental Leave Cover, 6 months)

About the role

NASCA is looking for a Team Leader to cover a 6-month parental leave period at Canobolas High School. The Team Leader manages and supports Program Leads in delivering the NASCA Academies for the school site, covering program and project planning, staff management and coordination, data collection and oversight of Program Lead tasks. The role reports to the Regional Manager and works with students to improve attendance and performance, develop career pathways and strengthen cultural pride and identity.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver NASCA programs in schools, including planning and implementation
• Design, organise and implement program content, materials and resources, including lesson plans
• Manage a small team delivering and reporting on the program at the school site
• Support Program Leads' growth through employee development plans, with Regional Program Managers
• Facilitate community activities such as cultural workshops with community organisations
• Manage the school site budget and report on site spend
• Lead evaluation and impact measurement, collecting qualitative and quantitative data against program KPIs
• Build relationships with stakeholders, staff and NASCA Management
• Work closely with Aboriginal Support staff at the site for a holistic approach
• Represent NASCA at AECG and community event meetings as required

Required profile

• Formal qualifications in a relevant area and/or relevant experience
• Qualification in teaching, social sciences, Indigenous studies, coaching, youth and community services or health
• Experience in a not-for-profit Aboriginal organisation
• Working with children and AFP clearances
• Passion for social justice and equality for First Nations communities

Required skills

• Drivers licence
• Facilitation skills, presenting or working with children and young people
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Cross-cultural intelligence
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisation and time-management skills
• Proactivity with a high degree of autonomy

What we offer

• Salary base of $82,278 plus superannuation and optional salary packaging (up to $15,900 tax free)
• Meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650) and Remote Area Benefit for eligible staff
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing assistance
• Growth and development budget
• 6 weeks paid parental leave (minimum tenure applies)
• 4 weeks annual leave plus up to 21 additional days, and 1 day of cultural or ceremonial leave per year