RISE Program 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

This role has accountability for establishing and maintaining high levels of engagement with program stakeholders, in particular, students, their families, and school contacts. The role supports students and their families to build the capacity to navigate the education system. The role also plays a key role during High School Program RISE engagement days by continuing to build strong relationships with students.

Responsibilities & Key Activities:

• Community Engagement
• Student Selection
• Wrap-Around Student Support
• Engagement days and online activities
• Cultural Safety
• Child Safety / Working With Vulnerable People
• Organizational Participation

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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 team members, they will believe in you, inspire your creativity and invest in your development.

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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

Criteria for the role:

• To be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• A demonstrated understanding of Indigenous lived experiences, cultures and organisations 
• Experience in program delivery, including running activities with young people that focus on goal setting and future thinking 
• Communication and engagement skills, particularly with Indigenous families and communities 
• Strong administrative skills, including data entry and email writing 
• Experience working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Familiar with IT and CRM systems, including experience working with MS 365, SharePoint and Dynamics preferred

Other requirements:

• Satisfactory national police check
• Willingness to obtain a Working with Children Check

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.