Program Lead | Muswellbrook

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 17,000 young people.
• In 2023, we supported over 1,500 young people.
• We work across New South Wales with 16 Young Women’s Academies, five Co-Ed Academies and in nine remote communities across the Northern Territory.

What We Do

• We connect our young people to CULTURE, to build a sense of belonging, and increase self-esteem which leads to improved social and emotional well‑being.
• We support young people in their EDUCATION, mentoring and helping them to build pathways for future educational and employment opportunities.
• We are by COMMUNITY, for Community. Our staff have the lived experience and shared cultural knowledge.

Deliver NASCA programs in schools including program planning, coordination and implementation.

• Maintain meaningful relationships with students, community members and the school.
• Undertake, as required, daily bus pickups and drops off.
• Mentor and support First Nation students aged between 12‑18yrs, including facilitating and presenting workshops, and providing in‑class tutoring and outside class assistance.
• Provide NASCA Life Skills and School Engagement activities, eg. cooking, creative arts, leadership, CV creation, goal setting, job‑ready skills.
• Provide, as required, a healthy breakfast program to NASCA students.
• Organise physical education activities that include Traditional Indigenous Games.
• Organise after‑school and weekend activities and excursions.
• Facilitate community activities, eg. fostering opportunities for cultural exchange between community, NASCA and school.
• Create Personalised Learning Pathway Plans for NASCA students.
• Works in a team within schools, and from time to time works weekends and overnight to run residential programs and camps.
• Other duties as requested.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Qualifications in one of these areas: teaching, social sciences, Indigenous studies, coaching, youth and community services, or Health.
• Facilitation skills, presenting or working with children and young people.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Experience with engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and effective time management, able to manage competing priorities.
• Proactivity with a high degree of autonomy and initiative.

Must Haves

• Formal qualifications in a relevant area and/or relevant management experience.
• Experience in a not‑for‑profit Aboriginal organisation.
• A drivers licence.
• Working with children and AFP clearances.
• Cross‑cultural intelligence.
• Passion for social justice and equality for First Nation peoples.

Typical Day

• Providing in‑class support to students to support their learning.
• Facilitating a hands‑on and engaging 1hr workshop for students based on the NASCA values.
• Liaising with School staff on a student‑specific need.
• Chatting with a community member to coordinate an upcoming cultural event.
• Brainstorming with program co‑workers to come up with new ideas for making program activities better.
• Taking appropriate photos for social media.
• Collecting attendance data about student outcomes for reporting and to improve the program delivery.