First Nations Community Coordinator

at  Northcott

• Choose hours between 7:30am – 5:30pm work to your schedule
• Salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
• Work from home up to 3 days home & 2 office (post-training).
• We offer flexible working conditions supporting work-life balance – full-time role with flexible working hours between 7:30 am – 5:30 pm and up to 3 WFH days for full-time.
• Join a dedicated and inclusive team with a supportive work environment.
• Access to supervision and professional development.
  Northcott’s Early Childhood team in Coffs Harbour offers a full-time position until 30 June 2025, with the possibility of an extension. The position includes staff benefits, including five weeks’ leave, discounted gym membership, health insurance, and not-for-profit salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
  This is a perfect opportunity for a passionate individual committed to empowering the independence of First Nations children with disabilities. Let’s create a meaningful impact and bring your passion to your work.

THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE ARE:

• Being an Australian First Nations person is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under the Anti-Discrimination Act section 14D.
• Experience engaging with First Nations people to understand what their needs are and experience providing support to First Nations families.
• Knowledge of developmental milestones for children aged 0-9 years
• Knowledge of and connection with local First Nations communities.
• A strong understanding of typical childhood development and the impact of disability and developmental delay on a First Nations child and their family.
• Experience in connecting and building working relationships with local community and mainstream services.
• Ability to promote a culturally safe work environment.
• Knowledge of the Child Protection Legislation and the principles of Keep Them Safe.
  At Northcott, we are proud of our workforce diversity and inclusion. This position is classified as an Identified Position and, as such, is Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Designated & authorised under section 14D of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

OTHER REQUIREMENTS TO WORK AT NORTHCOTT INCLUDE:

• Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood or Allied Health profession.
• A reference from an Aboriginal Organisation, Corporation or Community Elders Group.
• Confirmation of Aboriginality with common seal.
• Current Driver’s Licence - P1 minimum.
• Valid Working with Children’s Check Clearance – mandatory.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDIS WC) or willingness to obtain – mandatory.
• Working Rights in Australia for Full-Time Employment.
• Successful pre-employment probity check.

Please refer the Job description for details