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Working with AbSec
AbSec staff form a hard-working and committed group. 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.
Your work here will be rewarding, impactful, and vital to our mission. If you’re ready to contribute your skills and passion to a meaningful cause, apply today and become part of AbSec! Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged.
- Competitive remuneration: We value our staff and believe in fair compensation for their hard work and dedication.
- Salary packaging: Maximise your pre-tax income and make the most out of your earnings.
- Standard 35-hour work week: We believe in work-life balance and maintaining a healthy workload.
- Additional annual leave: We recognise NAIDOC Day and Sorry Day with extra leave to honor these important occasions.
- Hybrid working environment: Enjoy a friendly and supportive office with the team, and having the option to work some days at home! For applicable roles.
Most AbSec staff are based in our main Marrickville office in Sydney’s inner west. The office is easily accessible by train and bus, and there is car parking available in the area to make getting to work a breeze.
Before applying to work with us, please note:
- Successful applicants are 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. 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.
Current vacancies
Policy Officer
The Policy Officer provides policy advice, research and analysis, and systemic advocacy to transform the way child protection and family support systems in NSW work with Aboriginal families and communities. In all work, the role will represent the views of AbSec members and the Aboriginal Community-Controlled sector to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communities.
- Full-time 35-hour week based in Sydney.
- Salary: SCHADS Level 4 plus superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience (NFP salary packaging available).
Project Manager - ACCO Support
The Project Manager, ACCO Support is responsible for specific projects that deliver on Growth & Partnership objectives and align with AbSec goals. 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 and specific projects that provide practice support and sector capacity development.
- Fixed term, full-time 35-hour week based in Sydney.
- Salary: SCHADS Level 5, $110,000 plus superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience (NFP salary packaging available).
Project Manager - Family Preservation
The Project Manager Family Preservation is responsible for specific projects that deliver on Family Preservation objectives and align with AbSec goals. 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 and specific projects that provide practice support and sector capacity development.
- Fixed term, full-time 35-hour week based in Sydney.
- Salary: SCHADS Level 5, $110,000 plus superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience (NFP salary packaging available).
Digital Marketing Coordinator
The Digital Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for the development and execution of digital marketing assets and strategies to enhance AbSec Learning and Development Centre’s online presence and drive engagement with our target audience. This role will collaborate with the Communications and Memberships team, cross-functional teams and other stakeholders to coordinate and execute digital campaigns, analyse data, and optimise the LDC’s digital marketing efforts.
- Fixed term, full-time 35-hour week based in Sydney.
- SCHADS Level 4 plus superannuation (not-for-profit salary packaging available).
Policy and Compliance Manager
The Policy and Compliance Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and management of AbSec’s policies and compliance programs to ensure appropriate systems of corporate governance are operating effectively and in line with relevant legislation and regulations. Working closely with the Corporate Services team and various stakeholders, the Policy and Compliance Manager will promote a culture of risk management, compliance and ethical behaviour in line with AbSec’s principles.
- Fixed term, full-time 35-hour week based in Sydney.
- SCHADS Level 4 plus superannuation (not-for-profit salary packaging available).
Trainer and Assessor
The Trainer and Assessor role is to plan, deliver and review training and assessment to meet the identified competency requirements of the target group to the standard required by the AbSec Learning and Development Centre and external accreditation authority.
A minimum of 3 years industry experience in the relevant industry and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE 40116 (or its equivalent) are required.
- Ongoing, part-time 21-hour week based in Sydney.
- SCHADS Level 4 plus superannuation (not-for-profit salary packaging available).
Facilitator
The Facilitator will ensure effective and efficient delivery of the AbSec Learning and Development Centre Workshops and input in relation to the development of additional cultural programs. Duties of the role include pre-program preparation, workshop facilitation, evaluation, continuous improvement, identifying and promoting training, maintaining databases and reporting.
- Fixed term, part-time 14-hour week based in Sydney.
- SCHADS Level 4 plus superannuation (not-for-profit salary packaging available).
Tips for applying to an AbSec role
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).
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