Learning Centre Coordinators
Job No:
121453
Location:
Yuendumu and Lajamanu
- Are you passionate about providing education & personal growth opportunities to remote communities?
- Key leadership roles with an organisation improving the quality of life for Aboriginal youth!
- Attractive remuneration circa $85,000 plus super & salary packaging!
- Additional benefits include fully furnished housing, free utilities, phone & internet allowances!
About WYDAC
Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation (WYDAC) has dedicated itself to developing the strength, health, confidence and leadership of Warlpiri youth since 1993. Their program aims to promote positive and meaningful future pathways for all young Warlpiri people.
The notable, and sustainable, success of the program has been firmly based on the strength of Warlpiri youth, families and their communities, as well as the ongoing commitment of staff. The program was created by, and for, Warlpiri people, and is governed by a Warlpiri Committee.
The WYDAC head office is located in Yuendumu Community, however WYDAC is comprised of a variety of programs operating at five different Warlpiri sites – Yuendumu, Willowra, Nyirrpi, Lajamanu and Mt Theo Outstation. WYDAC also have an office located in Alice Springs. There are over 70 staff across the entire organisation with more than half of these being Warlpiri people.
WYDAC services include:
- Youth and Family Services
- Corporate Services; and
- Management and Administration
For more information about WYDAC, please click here.
About the Opportunities
WYDAC now has two exciting opportunities for full-time Learning Centre Coordinators to join their teams in Yuendumu and Lajamanu, remote NT.
Reporting to the Youth Services Manager, your primary responsibility will be to coordinate, implement and evaluate all activities and programs at your Learning Centre, ensuring that they respond to local needs in accordance with WYDAC aims and objectives.
The program operates five days a week, and provides Community driven learning - primarily education sessions that provide information about important community issues.
You will be responsible for managing the Learning Centre Officer in your respective location, and any other staff or volunteers working in the Learning Centre. Some of your key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
- Developing, coordinating and delivering the Learning Centre activities and programs;
- Liaising with relevant training providers, industry, local business and service providers to support or deliver education programs;
- Ensuring the principles of equal opportunity in education and employment are applied to all staff and learners;
- Delivering regular reports to internal and external stakeholders as requested; and
- Providing advice and coaching about potential careers or pathways, supporting community members to explore options for external courses and study support.
About You
To be considered for these roles, you will hold a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (or be working towards), along with a relevant qualification in literacy or TESOL.
You will be a resourceful and self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills, able to build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, and deliver complex information in plain english.
WYDAC is looking for someone with a demonstrated understanding of, and experience in, working with cross-cultural persons in either community development or education, preferably in a remote context, and an understanding of adult learning and/or adult literacy.
The ability to work in a team and demonstrate resourcefulness, self-motivation and independent decision making is essential. A resilient operator, you will have good negotiation, problem solving and stress management skills to deal effectively with the day to day duties.
Excellent computer skills, including the use of spreadsheets and databases, are also required.
Most importantly, WYDAC are looking for passionate individuals with a broad and flexible approach to engaging people in learning.
Although not essential, a current First Aid Certificate or 4 wheel driving experience will be highly regarded.
Please note: To be considered you must have a current ‘Class C’ Open Driver’s License, and be willing to undergo a criminal history check and Working with Children clearance (Ochre Card) prior to commencement.
About the Benefits
These positions won't work for everyone. Both in undeniably remote locations, this can be challenging and as such requires a resourceful, flexible, driven, hard-working person to succeed. However - for someone passionate about providing opportunities for education and personal growth, these are rewarding, life-changing roles where the results of your work can be seen in a very real way.
For your dedication, you will receive an attractive base salary circa $85,000 plus super and salary sacrificing options up to $15,900, to significantly increase your take home pay.
You'll also benefit from fully furnished accommodation, free utilities, and phone/internet allowances.
WYDAC also offers their staff significant personal and professional development opportunities.
Use your literacy skills & training experience to promote meaningful future pathways for all young Warlpiri people, and make a positive impact with these remote communities - Apply Now!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.
About Yuendumu and Lajamanu, NT
Sitting on the edge of the Tanami Desert, 300 kilometres north west of Alice Springs, the remote community of Yuendumu is one of the largest Aboriginal communities in central Australia and has a thriving community of Aboriginal artists.
Yuendumu is a community largely made up of the Warlpiri and Anmatyerr Aboriginal people, with a population of approximately 817. For an isolated area, Yuendumu is surprisingly busy. With a strong arts centre, women's centre, its own media centre and a cutting edge youth program, Yuendumu is a community known for its energy and vitality.
Lajamanu has a slightly smaller population of around 800 people and located around 560 kilometres south-west of Katherine - and approximately 890 kilometres from Darwin, sitting on the edge of the Tanami Desert and the eastern side of Hooker Creek.
Lajamanu is home to the Indigenous Warlpiri people. The Warlpiri have a long history of creating art on wooden artefacts, the ground, rocks, and their bodies. In the late 80's, the Warlpiri began incorporating canvas and acrylic paint to their artistic process following a traditional painting course held in the community.
