Community Engagement Facilitator

About Aurora Education Foundation

The Aurora Education Foundation is an Indigenous organization that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to realize their full education and employment potential – whether it is completing Year 12 or achieving a Ph.D. from Oxford. Through their interconnected programs and pathways, they walk with students from high school through to university and the workplace, redefining Indigenous educational and employment success.

Your role

The High School Program is an intensive student-centered support program focused on academic improvements through a cultural lens. It is the only program of its kind that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families to access educational, well-being, and cultural opportunities so they realize their academic potential and achieve their aspirations. 

This role is accountable for establishing and maintaining high levels of engagement with program stakeholders, including students, their families, Indigenous Education Officers, and other school contacts, with the object of supporting students on their education journey.

The opportunity:

• Be part of the growing success story of Indigenous academic achievement
• Work closely with program participants, their families, and schools

Responsibilities & Key Activities:

• Community Engagement
• Student Selection
• Wrap-Around Student Support
• Academic Cultural Enrichment Activities
• Cultural Safety
• Child Safety / Working With Vulnerable People
• Organizational Participation

Success measures in this role include:

• Ongoing parent and carer engagement
• Student engagement, including camp attendance
• Frequency of touch points with stakeholders
• Feedback from students and their families on their experience of the Program
• Commitment to child safety
• Contribution to team dynamics and performance
• Alignment to Aurora values.

Read more about the role here.

Training & development

Aurora Education Foundation has achieved unparalleled success and this is an opportunity for you to be part of that narrative of excellence. They offer a values-driven, team environment, where they are each committed to the purpose of their organization. You will be supported with regular professional development activities and will be welcomed into a friendly and diverse team. 

Benefits

Here are some of the benefits of the Aurora Education Foundation:

1. Competitive salary plus NFP salary packaging
2. Access to Meal & Accommodation Card
3. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
4. Wellness activities
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Career progression

Aurora Education Foundation exists to inspire the aspirations and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a team member, they will believe in you, inspire your creativity and invest in your development.

To learn more about Aurora Education Foundation, watch this video.

Culture & vibe

Here's a look into Aurora Education Foundation's work culture:

• They offer an inclusive, culturally safe, values-driven, team environment.
• No meetings Fridays
• Flexible hours
• Work from home available
• Wellness activities

About you

The Community Engagement Facilitator plays a key role during the academic cultural engagement activities particularly camps, by continuing to build strong relationships with students

Qualifications:

• To be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under section 14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Board/
• A demonstrated understanding of or capacity to learn about Indigenous histories, cultures, organisations and the issues facing Indigenous people in Australia meeting their aspirations for their communities and families
• The ability to effectively engage with Indigenous people, stakeholders and organisations
• Substantial experience in highly developed communications skills across a range of stakeholder groups
• The confidence to deliver presentations and facilitate events
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• An organized, methodical and task-oriented approach to work with strong time management skills.
• Demonstrated experience working autonomously whilst maintaining a connection to program objectives and team activities
• Demonstrated ability to identify and manage risks
• Well-developed computer literacy, ideally including the use of CRMs
• Driver's licence

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly with Aurora Education Foundation.