ABOUT US:

Bourke & District Children’s Services (BDCS) is a not-for-profit children's service situated on the banks of the Darling River in Western NSW at Bourke. We run a Childcare Centre, Preschool, Mobile Play Group and Toy Library.

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BDCS works collaboratively with other agencies, organisations, schools, and health care providers to support families, develop links to culture, build capacity of the child and community, nurture a lifelong love of learning and improve outcomes for the children of Bourke and District.

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This is your opportunity to make a difference in a vibrant and diverse community, rich in Indigenous Culture.

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

The role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating the Indigenous Employment Strategy (IES) and reports to the General Manager.

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More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Implementing and managing the BDCS IES in collaboration with key stakeholders.

• Identifying and addressing barriers to Indigenous employment.

• Building relationships with external stakeholders to share knowledge and best practices.

• Providing advice and support on Indigenous employment issues.

• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the IES.

• Maintaining accurate records and providing regular reports on the strategy's progress.

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ABOUT YOU:

To be successful you will need:​

• A deep understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and values, and strong project management skills.

• Previous experience in a similar role with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful Indigenous employment strategies is highly desirable.

• To hold a current class C drivers’ licence.

• A current NSW Working with Children Check or be eligible to obtain. 

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check or be willing to obtain. 

• To be an Australian Resident or equivalent or holder of a visa allowing permanent employment in Australia.​

 

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

The following criteria are considered highly desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and programs related to Indigenous employment and workforce development.

• Experience in Early Childhood education services.

• An understanding of the Bourke region and the local Indigenous community​.

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BENEFITS:​

• Supportive team with experienced leaders.

• Employee Wellbeing Program.

• Professional development opportunities.

 

TO APPLY:

Please click here to begin your online application.

 

To read the full position description, please click here.​​​