First Nations Community Coordinator

Job Description

Job Detail: First Nations Community Coordinator Full-Time Temporary Role to 30th June 2025 Salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 5 weeks' leave, gym membership, and an insurance discount. Flexible work conditions - Flexible hours & days based on your availability. Who are we? The NDIS Partners in the Community Program (PITC) supports the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to be implemented at a local level. As an NDIA partner, Northcott will deliver the NDIS Early Childhood Approach (ECA) service to local communities in Northern NSW, Mid North Coast, Hunter New England, and Western Sydney. The EC approach supports the activities that will improve the independence and social participation of children aged 0-9 years with developmental delay and/or disability. What does this role look like daily? The key focus of our Early Childhood First Nations Community Coordinator will be to work with First Nations children with disability and developmental delays and their families to determine the best supports for their improved independence, social participation and quality of life. Connect with the local community to build networks and pathways that build inclusion opportunities for First Nations children with disability and their families to access Early Childhood Services. The essential requirements we would like you to have are: Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person Experience engaging with First Nations people to understand what their needs are and experience providing support to First Nations families. Knowledge of developmental milestones for children aged 0-9 years A reference from an Aboriginal Organisation, Corporation or Community Elders Group. Confirmation of Aboriginality with common seal. Experience in connecting and building working relationships with local community and mainstream services. Ability to promote a culturally safe work environment. Ability to share knowledge of significant dates for First Nations people with the wider Team. Other requirements to work at Northcott include: Current Driver's Licence - P1 minimum Valid Working with Children’s Check Clearance - mandatory Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDIS WC) or willingness to obtain – mandatory Working Rights in Australia for Full-Time Employment Fully vaccinated (including boosters) as per Northcott requirements Successful pre-employment probity check Induction Training program – We have a tailored training program to help you understand how we meet targets and see the highest standards Supportive and experienced Team Leaders & Managers – we want to see you succeed! Diverse and Inclusive– Our teams are multi-cultural and make it a point to embrace different cultures and opinions Benefits we offer A diverse group of people in a great team environment who share knowledge, pursue growth and a desire for excellence. Salary packaging, Perkbox, health and wellbeing benefits and more Great leave entitlements & flexible working environment. 5-weeks leave, gym membership and an insurance discount! This is a full-time temporary role until 30 June 2025. This role will cover our Hunter region with our Northcott office at Mayfield. To be considered for the role, you must provide a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role's requirements and an updated Resume. Agencies need not send through applications. When applying internally, Northcott employees must notify their Manager and should be aware that their Manager may be asked to endorse their application. Covid Vaccination Status The health and safety of our people, customers, and communities is our number one priority. To maintain this, we require all of our employees to show evidence that they have received the two full primary doses and at least one booster dose of a TGA approved Covid-19 vaccination. Evidence of your current vaccination status or medical exemption will be required. Northcott will consider exemptions on a case-by-case basis. Diversity and Inclusion Statement Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at #J-18808-Ljbffr