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Manager, Communications and Membership
AbSec are currently seeking a Manager, Communications and Membership, leading a team of two support staff – Membership and Events Officer and Communications Coordinator.
The Manager, Communications and Memberships is responsible for driving the growth and retention of AbSec’s membership and overseeing the strategic communications and events of AbSec and AbSec LDC. The role will undertake membership and communication strategy development, support media engagement, and work to promote AbSec’s public profile that aligns with agreed plans and priorities. The Manager, Communications and Memberships role is a Sydney-based, full-time hybrid position, which allows working from home and from the Marrickville office.
For further information: please contact Mahala Warren mahalaw@bloomhr.com.au quoting Ref No. 1101222.
To apply: Address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Interested applicants are required to address the essential criteria demonstrating their experience against each point, submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and current resume (maximum 5 pages).
Email applications to: pc@absec.org.au
Policy Officer, Contract/Temporary
We are seeking a Policy Officer to join our Policy and Advocacy Team, developing policies and driving reform across the NSW child and family welfare sector.
The Policy Officer is responsible for supporting the Policy and Advocacy Team on a range of policy projects while representing the views of our members and the sector, to contribute towards better outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people, families and communities. The role will provide policy advice, and support research and strategies in consultation with stakeholders to develop policy, and drive reform to support the achievement of our organisational outcomes.
The Policy Officer role is a Sydney-based contract/temporary role, which allows working from home and at the Marrickville office through our hybrid working model.
For further information: please contact Natalie Carrington nataliec@bloomhr.com.au quoting Ref No. 1097491.
Salary: SCHADS Level 4 + super + salary packaging.
To apply: Address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Interested applicants are required to address the essential criteria demonstrating their experience against each point, submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and current resume (maximum 5 pages).
Email applications to: pc@absec.org.au
Policy Officer (Closing the Gap), Full-time Fixed-term (6-8 months)
The Policy Officer is responsible for supporting the Governance Team on a range of policy projects while representing the views of AbSec’s members and the sector to contribute towards better outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people, families and communities.
This role will provide policy advice and support research and strategies in consultation with stakeholders to develop policy and drive reform to support the achievement of AbSec’s organisational outcomes, with particular focus on the design and delivery of policies pertaining to the Closing the Gap Strengthening Program.
The Policy Officer (Closing The Gap) role is a full-time position is a fixed-term contract for up to 8 months, which allows working from home and at the Marrickville office through our hybrid working model.
For further information: please contact Natalie Carrington nataliec@bloomhr.com.au quoting Ref No. 1097491.
Salary: SCHADS Level 4, Pay point 1
$90-95K commensurate with experience, not-for-profit salary packaging available, plus superannuation
To apply: Address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Interested applicants are required to address the essential criteria demonstrating their experience against each point, submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and current resume (maximum 5 pages).
Email applications to: pc@absec.org.au
Project Officer (Closing The Gap), Permanent Full-time
The Project Officer will perform a wide range of administrative, office, reporting and program support to the Closing the Gap project team. The role also has the responsibility to contribute to and implement organisational objectives within the program.
Experience working in a not-for-profit organisation or organisation supporting Aboriginal communities is a requirement in this role.
The Project Officer (Closing The Gap) role is a Sydney-based permanent, full-time role, which allows working from home and at the Marrickville office through our hybrid working model.
For further information: please contact Natalie Carrington nataliec@bloomhr.com.au quoting Ref No. 1097491.
Salary: SCHADS Level 4, Pay point 1
$90-95K commensurate with experience, not-for-profit salary packaging available, plus superannuation
To apply: Address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Interested applicants are required to address the essential criteria demonstrating their experience against each point, submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and current resume (maximum 5 pages).
Email applications to: pc@absec.org.au
Community Engagement Officer (Strong Families, Our Way) (Closing The Gap)
AbSec is seeking experienced Community Engagement Officers to join the ‘Strong Families Our Way’ and ‘Closing The Gap’ Programs across various locations in NSW. There are nine vacancies across NSW in the ‘Strong Families Our Way’ program, and one role within the ‘Closing The Gap’ program.
The Community Engagement Officers support, design and facilitate community engagement activities and develop related materials relating to the Strong Families Our Way and Closing the Gap Programs. The roles have oversight in the delivery of sector and community engagement activities to increase AbSec’s presence and profile. The roles also has the responsibility to report back on all community engagement and consultations to inform AbSec’s policy and systemic advocacy responses.
These roles will be remote and located in the area in which they need to operate, with vacancies across NSW. The areas of NSW covered by the Community Engagement Officers are:
- Far West
- Western
- Murrumbidgee
- Hunter
- Central Coast
- Illawarra/Shoalhaven
- Southern
- Mid North Coast
- Northern
- Northwest
The Closing The Gap role is Sydney-based, which allows working from home and at the Marrickville office through our hybrid working model.
For further information: please contact Natalie Carrington nataliec@bloomhr.com.au quoting Ref No. 1097486.
Salary: $90K base plus super plus salary pkg
To apply: Address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Interested applicants are required to address the essential criteria demonstrating their experience against each point, submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and current resume (maximum 5 pages).
Email applications to: pc@absec.org.au
Download Position Description – Strong Families Our Way
Download Position Description – Closing The Gap
Project Manager (Strong Families Our Way), Full-time
The Project Manager (Strong Families Our Way) role will be part of the Central Project Team who provide support to a broader state-wide network. The Central Project Team is responsible for the design, strategy and implementation of Strong Families Our Way and pursue other self-determination opportunities.
The Project Manager is expected to be involved in all areas of program development, implementation and evaluation and will lead a small team to ensure successful completion of program objectives. This role will be required to establish and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisations, build the profile of AbSec, and provide high level advice to the executive.
The Project Manager, Strong Families Our Way is a Sydney-based, maximum 12 month full-time fixed-term position, which allows working from home and at the Marrickville office through our hybrid working model.
For further information: please contact Natalie Carrington nataliec@bloomhr.com.au quoting Ref No. 1097498.
Salary: SCHADS Level 5 + super + NFP salary packaging
To apply: Address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Interested applicants are required to address the essential criteria demonstrating their experience against each point, submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and current resume (maximum 5 pages).
Director: Policy and Advocacy, Permanent Full-time
Reporting to the CEO, the Director, Policy & Advocacy is primarily responsible for the development and design of policy reform to promote positive advancements and systemic change for Aboriginal children, young people, families and communities affected by the child protection and out of home care sector in NSW.
This position will provide strategic advice across a broad range of policy areas, and manage a wide array of policy, advocacy, campaign, and research initiatives to achieve change on priorities and solutions for the sector.
The Director, Policy and Advocacy role is a Sydney-based, full-time position, which allows working from home and at the Marrickville office through our hybrid working model.
For further information: please contact Natalie Carrington nataliec@bloomhr.com.au quoting Ref No. 1094541.
To apply: Address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Interested applicants are required to address the essential criteria demonstrating their experience against each point, submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and current resume (maximum 5 pages).
Email applications to: pc@absec.org.au
Working at AbSec
AbSec staff form a small but hard-working and committed group. We look forward to welcoming new staff members as we grow in pursuit of our goals.
If you’re an Aboriginal person with experience in the child and family sector, and a passion for supporting our communities, this could be the perfect workplace for you.
We offer a number of benefits to our staff, including:
- Competitive remuneration
- Salary packaging allowing you to maximise your pre-tax income
- Standard 35-hour work week
- Additional annual leave to recognise NAIDOC Day and Sorry Day
Most AbSec staff are based in our office in Marrickville, in Sydney’s inner west. The office is easily accessible by train and bus, and there is car parking available in the area.
You should note a couple of things before applying to work with us:
- Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Police Check and a Working With Children Check before commencing employment with AbSec.
- Some roles at AbSec are Indigenous identified positions, meaning only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates may apply for them. This is a genuine employment criterion in compliance with State and Commonwealth law.
- When recruiting for non-identified positions, we may still give preference to Aboriginal applicants, for two reasons: these applicants are likely to bring unique cultural knowledge and proficiency to the role; and employing Aboriginal people helps to reduce the gap in employment outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
