The Music Teachers’ Association of NSW, Newcastle Committee, presents the inaugural 2023 Hunter Indigenous Vocal Scholarship. Check your eligibility & register your interest by 16th June 2023. Finalists selected by video audition. Award contested live July 29th.

The Newcastle Branch of The Music Teachers’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW) is thrilled to announce the inaugural Hunter Indigenous
Vocal Scholarship.

This incredible opportunity will see six Hunter Indigenous students compete for this valuable scholarship.

Selected finalists chosen by a panel from video submission will sing live at Christ Church Cathedral before an adjudicator, with the winner awarded $2000 for their continued vocal tuition.

Regulations and eligibility criteria are available at https://www.mtansw.org.au/events/2023-newcastle-indigenous-vocal-scholarship/

Please read about how and when to submit an application for consideration. Video auditions must be received by Friday 16th June, with the live final scheduled for Saturday 29th July.

Expression of Interest
Project Officer – PIRRU THANGKURAY
Location: Bateman’s Bay

The NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. (NSW AECG Inc.) is seeking expressions of interest for a Project Officer to join the Pirru Thangkuray (PT) team, with the aim to meet the Premiers Priority to Increase the proportion of Aboriginal students attaining year 12 by 50% by 2023, while maintaining their cultural identity.

Type of Employment: Full time – 35 hours per week
Annual Salary: $72,800 Gross plus Superannuation

Position criteria:

• Confirmation of Aboriginality
• A paid Working with Children’s Check and National Police Check (Probity)
• Current Driver’s License
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Skills to engage and work across a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to facilitate and deliver Cultural Engagement programs
• Knowledge of Local Aboriginal Communities, individuals and organisations
• Ability to deliver goal setting strategies
• Understanding of current education policies and practices focusing on working with Aboriginal students in High School
• Understanding and knowledge of community, government and non-government service providers and support programs

The successful applicant will work across a number of targeted schools within the South Coast Network. The Project Officer will be an employee of the NSW AECG Inc. and will work in collaboration with the Pirru Thangkuray Cultural Engagement and Goal Setting Team.

Note: NSW AECG Inc. considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

For further information contact: Brody Naden, Pirru Thangkuray Program Manager on 0423653796.

Applications due: Close of business Friday 2nd June 2023

Download: EOI Pirru Thangkuray Project Officer Bateman’s Bay

Expression of Interest
Project Officer – PIRRU THANGKURAY
Location: Mount Druitt

The NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. (NSW AECG Inc.) is seeking expressions of interest for a Project Officer to join the Pirru Thangkuray (PT) team, with the aim to meet the Premiers Priority to Increase the proportion of Aboriginal students attaining year 12 by 50% by 2023, while maintaining their cultural identity.

Type of Employment: Full time – 35 hours per week
Annual Salary: $72,800 Gross plus Superannuation

Position criteria:

• Confirmation of Aboriginality
• A paid Working with Children’s Check and National Police Check (Probity)
• Current Driver’s License
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Skills to engage and work across a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to facilitate and deliver Cultural Engagement programs
• Knowledge of Local Aboriginal Communities, individuals and organisations
• Ability to deliver goal setting strategies
• Understanding of current education policies and practices focusing on working with Aboriginal students in High School
• Understanding and knowledge of community, government and non-government service providers and support programs

The successful applicant will work across a number of targeted schools within the Mount Druitt Network. The Project Officer will be an employee of the NSW AECG Inc. and will work in collaboration with the Pirru Thangkuray Cultural Engagement and Goal Setting Team.

Note: NSW AECG Inc. considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

For further information contact: Brody Naden, Pirru Thangkuray Program Manager on 0423653796.

Applications due: Close of business Friday 2nd June 2023

Download: EOI Pirru Thangkuray Project Officer Mount Druitt

How to apply for these positions:

1. A written Expression of Interest of no more than 3 pages, outlining your demonstration of the Requirements of the Position.
2. Include the names and phone numbers of 2 referees, preferably your current supervisor and an Aboriginal person.
3. Forward expression of interest to: ">
4. Applications due no later than 5:00PM Friday 2nd June 2023

Expression of Interest
Project Officer – PIRRU THANGKURAY
Location: Tuggerah Lakes

The NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. (NSW AECG Inc.) is seeking expressions of interest for a Project Officer to join the Pirru Thangkuray (PT) team, with the aim to meet the Premiers Priority to Increase the proportion of Aboriginal students attaining year 12 by 50% by 2023, while maintaining their cultural identity.

Type of Employment: Full time – 35 hours per week
Annual Salary: $72,800 Gross plus Superannuation

Position criteria:

• Confirmation of Aboriginality
• A paid Working with Children’s Check and National Police Check (Probity)
• Current Driver’s License
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Skills to engage and work across a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to facilitate and deliver Cultural Engagement programs
• Knowledge of Local Aboriginal Communities, individuals and organisations
• Ability to deliver goal setting strategies
• Understanding of current education policies and practices focusing on working with Aboriginal students in High School
• Understanding and knowledge of community, government and non-government service providers and support programs

The successful applicant will work across a number of targeted schools within the Tuggerah Lakes area.  The Project Officer will be an employee of the NSW AECG Inc. and will work in collaboration with the Pirru Thangkuray Cultural Engagement and Goal Setting Team.

Note: NSW AECG Inc. considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

For further information contact: Brody Naden, Pirru Thangkuray Program Manager on 0423653796.

Applications due: Close of business Friday 26th May 2023

Download: EOI Pirru Thangkuray Project Officer Tuggerah Lakes

How to apply for this position

1. A written Expression of Interest of no more than 3 pages, outlining your demonstration of the Requirements of the Position through utilisation of the STAR method – Situation, Task, Action and Result. [Note: criteria do not have to be addressed individually.]
2. Include the names and phone numbers of 2 referees, preferably your current supervisor and an Aboriginal person.
3. Forward expression of interest to: ">
4. Applications due no later than 5:00PM Friday 26th May 2023

Mentor – Ngaarr Dhuwi Girls Academy

The NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. (NSW AECG) is looking for 12 highly motivated, well organised women to join our team. If you believe this is you then we’d love to hear from you.

Position: Mentor – Ngaarr Dhuwi Girls Academy

Ngaarr Dhuwi Girls Academy Program is a holistic program that supports our young Aboriginal women through their 7-12 educational journey. Our mentor’s role is to support female Aboriginal students through culture, wellbeing and education to increase self-determination and engagement to complete school. Mentor positions are based in select schools.

Position Description
Mentors will be based in schools at a 2 mentor to 50 female Aboriginal Student Ratio full time 5 days per week. Ngaarr Dhuwi have their own cultural academy rooms which are a meeting place for our young women to feel safe and connected. Mentors will work collaboratively to establish localised programs and support catering for the needs of their female students.

Location: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie Region

Salary: Remuneration package valued up to $80,000 per annum based on demonstrated and proven experience. Includes employer’s contribution to superannuation.

 Employment: A 12-month contract will be offered to the successful candidate, with the possibility of an extension.

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, its governance structures and core objectives or willingness to learn.
• Experience working with female Aboriginal students in a school setting
• Deep understanding of the cultural, social and academic needs of female Aboriginal students
• Proven ability to facilitate and deliver cultural engagement programs
• Knowledge of the Aboriginal community in which Ngaarr Dhuwi Girls Academy operates
• Experience in working across a diverse range of Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal community groups and organisations.
• Proven and demonstrated abilities to work within a small team and individually.
• High level Information Technology, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated negotiation, liaison, and interpersonal skills.
• Full COVID vaccinations
• Full NSW Drivers License
• A valid and current Working with Children Check and willingness to attain a National Probity Police Check

Please forward your expression of interest which addresses all the position criteria along with your resume to:

Cherie Collins NSW AECG Inc. 37 Cavendish Street, Stanmore NSW 2048 or email: ">

Close of Business: Thursday 23rd March 2023

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The NSW AECG Inc are looking for a highly motived well organised people to join our team for the below positions. If you believe this is you then we’d love to hear from you. Contact details and how to apply are in the links below.

Aboriginal Early Childhood Education Officer

EOI – Aboriginal Early Childhood Education Officer

Field Officer

EOI – Field Officer