• Max Term contract from 3 June 2024 to 31 December 2024 (Parental Leave Cover)
• Part-time of 60.8 hours per fortnight (Flexible hours negotiable)
• Based in Ellenbrook
• Base hourly rate of $47.50 per hour
• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay!

About Us

Ngala is a leading parenting organisation and has been serving the Western Australian community for 130 years. Ngala strives to enhance the experience of parenting and the development of children 0-18 years of age. We offer numerous programs and have multiple projects all aimed at meeting our core goals. Ngala is an organisation that values children and families and offers a great place to work.

Our Purpose - Supporting parents, families and communities to enhance the well-being and development of children and young people. 

Our Way - Listening and responding to parents and the changing needs of families and communities, to meet the challenges of raising children and young people, by offering a range of inclusive, evidence-based support services. 

Our Impact - When parents and families are confident and communities are strong, safe and healthy, children and young people will achieve their full potential.

About the Role

The Team Leader, Ngalang Moort Ngalang Kurlangah (Our Families Our Children), will develop and implement engagement strategies to promote community acceptance and ownership of the Ngalang Moort Ngalang Kurlangah (NMNK) program across the City of Swan, in line with the Program Model, Ngala’s strategic direction, business plan and contractual obligations.

This position supports the development of a team of local Aboriginal practitioners, as well as facilitate direct delivery of parenting services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait parents/carers of children, antenatal to four years, to have the skills, knowledge and confidence to nurture the wellbeing and development of their children in preparation for school readiness.

The Position

We are currently recruiting for an individual who yearns to make a difference and is available from 3 June 2024 to 31 December 2024 for a maternity cover. This is max term 0.8FTE Team Leader – Ngalang Moort Ngalang Kurlangah (50D) based at our Ellenbrook Office. Workdays and hours are flexible.

Key Responsibilities

Using a partnership and strengths-based approach, the Team Leader will establish and maintain relationships with local Aboriginal Elders, Early Years sector, Ngala’s services and Aboriginal Advisory Group to:

1. Lead and culturally secure development of the Ngalang Moort Ngalang Kurlangah program in consultation with local Aboriginal Elders and Ngala’s Aboriginal Advisory Group.
2. Lead, supervise and support the development of a team of local Aboriginal practitioners to deliver culturally secure parenting activities, inclusive of home visiting, group sessions and engagement strategies in line with the Program Model.
3. Deliver direct service provision in line with the NMNK Program Model.

About You

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Education, Early Childhood, Community Development, Social Work, Family Studies or equivalent qualifications in a related discipline appropriate to the coordinator of child, youth family and community services.
• Intermediate/Proficient Administration level of competency.
• Intermediate IT level of competency.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal, facilitation and advocacy.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding in working in and with Indigenous families and communities in the Midland Catchment area.
• Demonstrated commitment to and experience in community development.
• Familiarity with people, local families and local agencies with the City of Swan.
• Knowledge of early years and child development
• Understanding and commitment to partnership and strengths-based practice

If successful, you will need to possess a current WA driver's licence, Working with Children Check, and satisfactory National Police Clearance obtained within six months. Aboriginality is an occupational requirement for this position under 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

It is essential that you meet the above criteria and are permitted to work and remain in Australia with no limitations to be considered.

Why Join Us

• Salary Packaging of up to $15,900
• Discounted Private Healthcare
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave of up to 2 weeks
• Refer a Friend Program ($500 for the referrer and $500 for the friend)

If you are an experienced and talented professional looking to create and imprint your personal and professional mark with Ngala, we would love to hear from you.

Enquiries: For further information please contact Lisa Cornelius (Senior Community Partnerships Coordinator) at lcornelius@ngala.com.au.

To apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter by clicking the 'apply' button and follow the prompts.

Closing Date: Applications are due by 5pm, Tuesday, 23 April 2024, however shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

About Ngala

At Ngala, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that raising children should be a joyful and rewarding experience.

After 130 years of working with families across Western Australia, Ngala continues to use the latest research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.

Ngala is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse background, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the traditional custodians of the land where our programs and services operate and pay respect to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.

To find out more about Ngala visit www.ngala.com.au.