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Month: July 2022

Positions Available: Aboriginal Cultural Educator

Position: Aboriginal Culture Educator
Location: Stanmore, (Preferred) Sydney NSW 2048– or by negotiation
Salary: Remuneration package valued up to $100,000.00 per annum based on demonstrated and proven experience. Includes employer’s contribution to superannuation.
Employment: A two-year contract will be offered to the successful candidate, with the possibility of an extension.

Responsible to the NSW AECG’s President to design and deliver specialised cultural education and
professional development programs and provide strategic support to the NSW AECGs Aboriginal
Language and Culture Nests and provide cultural advisory services in support of the NSW AECG’s
Cultural advocacy platforms and the Connecting to Country Program.
The NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. is a non-profit Aboriginal organisation that
provides advice on all matters relevant to education and training with the mandate that this advice
represents the Aboriginal community viewpoint.
The NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. promotes respect, empowerment and self determination and believes the process of collaborative consultation is integral to equal partnership
and is fundamental to the achievement of equality. The NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. advocates cultural
affirmation, integrity and the pursuit of equality to ensure that the unique and diverse
identity of Aboriginal students is recognised and valued.

POSITION CRITERIA: (ESSENTIAL)
• Aboriginality: this is an identified position under Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
• Have sound knowledge of the NSW AECG, it’s governance structures and core objectives.
• Sound knowledge of issues affecting Aboriginal education and training within
Aboriginal communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NSW AECG Cultural Education programs
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills with experience meeting
tight deadlines and reporting requirements
• Experience in working across a diverse range of Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal community
groups and organisations.
• High level Information Technology, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated negotiation, liaison, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated and proven facilitation skills
• Ability to monitor budgets.
• Full COVID vaccinations
• NSW Driver’s License and ability to travel within NSW and interstate as required
• A current NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid
employment & National Criminal History Check or willingness to obtain.

Please forward your expression of interest which addresses all the position criteria along with your resume to:
Trish Daniel
Executive Assistant
(R) NSW AECG Inc. 37 Cavendish Street, Stanmore NSW 2048
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By: COB – Friday, 2nd September 2022

Position Available: Executive Officer

SALARY: Remuneration package valued up to $120,000 per annum includes employer’s contribution
to superannuation
LOCATION: Stanmore, NSW
JOB STATUS: Long term contact with the opportunity for permanency

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Executive Officer is responsible for the oversight and evaluation of policies and programs across all of the
NSW AECGs Inc. education and training portfolios and responsible for providing high-level executive
management and strategic advice to the NSW AECG Inc. and to the NSW AECG Secretariat Staff.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
• Aboriginality.
• Sound knowledge of the NSW AECG, it’s governance structures and core objectives.
• Sound knowledge of issues affecting Aboriginal education and training within Aboriginal communities.
• Demonstrated experience working with and achieving outcomes for NSW Aboriginal communities.
• Demonstrated expertise in policy/program development and evaluation.
• Experience in the development of reports, discussion papers, advice and recommendations.
• Understanding of the Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations (CAPO) and Closing the Gap
• High level Information Technology, oral and written communication skills.
• Negotiation, liaison and interpersonal skills.
• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to monitor budgets.
• Full COVID vaccinations
• NSW Drivers License and ability to travel within NSW and interstate as required
• A valid and current Working with Children Check and National Probity Police Check

JOB NOTES:
The qualification of Aboriginality is authorised by the NSW AECG Inc. in accordance with part 9A, Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977.

ENQUIRIES: Catherine Trindall (02) 9550 5666
or e-mail ">

CLOSING DATE: COB Friday 12th August 2022
INFORMATION PACKAGE: Trish Daniel (02) 9550 5666
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APPLICATIONS TO: Trish Daniel
Executive Assistant (R)
NSW AECG Inc.
37 Cavendish St
STANMORE NSW 2048

EOI: World Indigenous Peoples Conference Panpapanpalya – Education

The 12th WIPCE will be held at Tarndanya (place of the red kangaroo) in Adelaide, South Australia from the 26 – 30 September 2022.  

The NSW AECG is calling for expressions of interests from full and active members who wish to represent our organisation at the conference.

Please note that there are 7 positions available, and the successful applicant will need to pay a levy to assist with the high cost prior to attending the conference.

Criteria

You are required to submit a written two-page expression of interest as to why you wish to attend the conference. The following criteria is required for your EOI to be considered. 

Please note an independent person or panel will make the final decision. Once the decision has been made, it will stand.

A levy of $300 must be paid prior to attending, this will be required 3 weeks before flying.

  1. Name and full contact details including email and phone
  2. Be a full active member and name of your Local AECG 
  3. List your interest as to why you wish to attend WIPCE and what you hope to achieve and how this will help your local AECG
  4. A requirement is to submit a report detailing sessions attended and outcomes to the NSW AECG Secretariat on return

All expressions of interest must be received no later than close of business Friday 29th July and forwarded to "> 

No late applications will be accepted due to the time required for registration and flights to be arranged.

 

NAIDOC Series: Memories of the AECG, The Hall’s Story

This NAIDOC week we’re celebrating the history of our community led organisation and the people who advocated for its existence. To the life member’s who Got Up, Stood Up and Showed Up for their communities and the education of our young people. We’re grateful to be able to share their stories and celebrate them.

Today we celebrate the work of Keith (Chubby) Hall. His family has continued in the success of the AECG as well as Chub’s own work within the education sector elevating community voices. A bright and vibrant character, Chub alongside his wife Lyn, made a tangible difference within community, our organisation and the education system.

NAIDOC Series: The Inaugural President Professor Bob Morgan

This NAIDOC week we’re celebrating the history of our community led organisation and the people who advocated for its existence. To the life member’s who Got Up, Stood Up and Showed Up for their communities and the education of our young people. We’re grateful to be able to share their stories and celebrate them this NAIDOC week.

We begin our journey back in time with our inaugural President Professor Bob Morgan, who’s tireless advocacy has seen him shape Aboriginal Education across the school system.

Acknowledgement of Country

The NSW AECG Inc. acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners of this nation. We also acknowledge past, present and emerging Elders  and the continuation and celebration of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should also be aware that this website may contain images or names of people who have passed away.