Tobacco Community Liaison Officer
Job Title: Tobacco Community Liaison Officer
/ Reports To: Programs Manager
Location: National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, 180 George St, Redfern. / Effective Date:
FTE: Part Time / Salary: $65,000 pro rata
Contact: Hannah Davis,
Application Information
Applications Due: 5pm June 10th, 2016
Please submit your application via email to NCIE Programs Manager, Hannah Davis
/ Application Requirements:
All applicants need to submit the following:
- Cover letter, including statement against selection criteria
- Resume
Background
The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) exists to improve the well-being of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples while building a better nation for all Australians.
The NCIE works in collaboration to drive collective impact and create positive social change. Through strong partnerships, we facilitate breakthrough learning experiences and sustainable life-changing programs. The NCIE is reframing the national conversation about Indigenous Australia through the lens of excellence and innovation. Our pathways and thought leadership lay the foundation for brighter futures for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders by cultivating talent, enriching potential and creating opportunities.
The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence is a state-of-the-art facility, built on the site of the former Redfern Primary School. The NCIE has been operational for 3 years, and has experienced unprecedented growth and success, working through an assets based model of excellence, resilience and self-determination.
Primary Purpose of Job
The Tobacco Community Liaison Officer is an integral member of NCIE’s Talking About Tobacco Use (TATU) Program. The position will involve working with local Aboriginal organisations to go smoke free, facilitating a High School Tobaccos Education and Awareness Program, and being an Ambassador for NCIE’s Friday Night Live Program.
The successful candidate will also work across a range of other innovative and life changing NCIE programs, as directed the General Manager, Programs and Partnerships. The Tobacco Community Liaison Officer will act as a critical link between NCIE Programs and the Community. This will involve a high degree of communication with families, local schools, local organisations and community stakeholders. This position is highly suited to individuals who are entrepreneurial and looking for a flexible role making a real difference in the community.
Key Result Area (KRA) / Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
NCIE’s core values / - Consistently acts in accordance with the NCIE’s values, challenges practices inconsistent with these values and uses values as a basis managing relationships and decision making
Strong contribution as a member of the NCIE team / - Consistently provides works as a part of the team to achieve organisational outcomes
- Actively seeks to understand the work of the NCIE and contributes to the learning of other team members
Safe Environment / - Program space is consistently safe, clean and secure in order to cultivate confidence and self esteem for participants
- Ensures the Program environment enhances participant’s health
Facilitation of Activities that Support Youth Development / - Provides opportunities for development of personal responsibility, self direction and leadership in the facilitation of activities
- Develops and delivers workshops that accommodate all styles of learning
Community Involvement / - Regularly communicate with community in order to provide a clear channel of communication whereby NCIE programs continue to develop
Positive Relationships / - Consistently fosters supportive relationships between staff members and participants, among the participants themselves, and between the staff members
- Develop and maintain respectful, engaged relationships with all stakeholders
Functional Key Result Area (FKRA) / Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
OH&S / - Maintain a safe work environment by managing all safety issues associated with Program activities to the highest standards; and
- Ensure you comply with NCIE’s OH&S policies and procedure
People / - Create an environment that motivates and engages staff and other internal stakeholders to perform at their best; and
- Ensure you participate in the NCIE induction process and probationary reviews within prescribed timelines
Risk & Governance / - Undertake responsible risk identification and management in relation to conduct of all business activities; and
- Actively participate in risk reviews and scheduled staff training
Key Relationships
Internal / - NCIE Staff
- Program Participants
External / - Event attendees
- Program participants
- Schools and Workplaces
- Members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community
Values / Demonstrated commitment to NCIE values and philosophy, and capacity to engage with the broader community in living these values:
Excellence / - Strives to realise potential;
- Consistently achieves clearly defined goals and objectives to a high standard;
- Aims to achieve optimal results, always working to the best of their ability;
- Strives to improve work-processes for themselves and their team;
- Adopts a positive, can-do attitude;
- Provides a quality customer experience to all stakeholders
Inclusiveness / - Valuing individual differences and diversity;
- Actively listens and genuinely seeks different perspectives in problem solving;
- Supports fair treatment and equal opportunity, living those values in interactions with fellow colleagues and peers;
- Able to contribute to team discussions constructively.
Integrity / - Behaving ethically and pursuing rigorous intellectual positions;
- Is viewed by colleagues as a reliable and trustworthy staff member;
- Presents accurate information in an appropriate and timely manner;
- Demonstrates initiative and provides effective suggestions and solutions to problems.
Growth / - Motivated to develop personally and professionally;
- Keen to grow level of personal positive impact;
- Eager to adapt to growth and development of the organisation.
Selection Criteria
Knowledge and Experience
Essential / - An ability to respond quickly and appropriately to participants needs
- Demonstrated ability to communicate to a wide range of stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills
- A strong interest in the Indigenous sector
- Experience working in a small team environment with a high degree of initiative and self-motivation
- Experience in communicating and working constructively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Experience working with Youth
- A commitment to measuring and scaling the positive impact of Programs delivered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Experience in developing and maintaining effective networks, alliances and relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, communities and organisations
- A commitment to obtaining a NSW Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment
Desirable / - Education or related tertiary qualification (eg. Teaching, Social Work, Youth Work)
- Behaviour management experience and expertise
- Facilitation skills
- First Aid Certificate
Practical Requirements
A current drivers licence and willingness to drive is essential.
Some work outside of the normal hours of duty may be required.
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