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Manager, People and Culture
AbSec is seeking an experienced Manager, People and Culture to join the AbSec team and support our corporate services.
The Manager, People and Culture is responsible for all aspects of human resources and employee culture to improve business practices and foster a positive work environment in line regulatory and policy requirements while also providing functional and operational support to leaders and managers to enable them to deliver quality outcomes for our sector. The position is also responsible for work, health and safety within AbSec to provide operational and advisory support to Directors, Managers and staff.
This position offers a competitive salary, 35 hour work week and the option of hybrid work.
Aboriginality and/or understanding of the importance of cultural connections for Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communities is highly desirable for this role as is a previous understanding of the NSW child protection system.
Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Police Check and a Working With Children Check before commencement.
Applications for this role will be assessed as they are received due to the need for an immediate start.
For further information: Please contact Isabel Borg, Director, Governance at isabel.borg@absec.org.au or on (02) 9559 5299.
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).
Salary range: SCHADS Level 6. Not-for-profit salary packaging available, plus superannuation.
Email applications to: pc@absec.org.au
Alternatively, you may submit your application for the position here.
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Community Engagement Officer, Strong Families Our Way, Closing the Gap
AbSec is seeking an experienced Community Engagement Officer to join the Strong Families, Our Way program in the South Coast area of NSW.
The Community Engagement Officer supports, designs and facilitates community engagement activities and develops related materials relating to the Strong Families, Our Way Program. The role has oversight in the delivery of sector and community engagement activities to increase AbSec’s presence and profile. The role also has the responsibility to report back on all community engagement and consultations to inform AbSec’s policy and systemic advocacy responses.
For further information: Please contact Alira Tufui, Director, Sector Operations at alira.tufui@absec.org.au or on (02) 9559 5299.
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).
Salary range: SCHADS Level 4, Pay Point 2. Not-for-profit salary packaging available, plus superannuation
Email applications to: pc@absec.org.au
Policy Officer
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 AbSec’s outcomes.
The Policy Officer role is a permanent full time position.
For further information: Please contact Natalie Carrington (nataliec@bloomhr.com.au) or 0295595299.
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).
Salary range: SCHADS Level 4. Not-for-profit salary packaging available, plus superannuation
Email applications to: pc@absec.org.au
Working with 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.