Shooting Stars Program Pathways Coordinator Glass Jar Australia location Perth. $75K to $83K including Super +Salary Sacrifice.

About us shooting Stars is a school-based education engagement program for Aboriginal girls and young women. Founded in 2015, Shooting Stars is the primary initiative of Glass Jar Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that comes under the wider umbrella of Netball WA.

Now based within 22 schools across Western Australia and South Australia, Shooting Stars reaches over 1,200 girls and young women, building confidence, cultural identity, and positive connections through engagement activities, health and wellbeing sessions and enrichment programs.

The team of staff, most of whom are Aboriginal women, walk alongside the Shooting Stars participants throughout their schooling journeys, while offering support, advocacy, and guidance to ensure they are empowered to make informed decisions and drive their own futures. Shooting Stars vision: Empowered Aboriginal girls and women.

Shooting Stars purpose: Empower people and communities, stay true to the Shooting Stars Way, and challenge the status quo. The goal for the Shooting Stars Pathways Coordinator is to prepare and mentor participants for their postschool endeavours; empowering them to make decisions and work toward their post-school pathway goals.

The Pathways Coordinator will lead two key strategies in the Shooting Stars Strategic plan create a structured pathways program to transition participants from school into the workforce or further study, including support when women first enter the workforce; and create a self-managed platform for Shooting Stars alumnae to maintain connections and support emerging leaders.

Responsibilities developing relationships with year 10—12 Shooting Stars participants to create post-school education and/or employment plans on an individual basis, with assistance from the Shooting Stars Spark Coordinator.

Map education and employment opportunities across our areas of interest, building networks across organisations offering education and employment opportunities, and linking participants to those opportunities.

Organising and facilitating training, higher education, and employment awareness activities for Shooting Stars year 10—12 participants, including presentations by providers, guest speakers, local employer site visits, and senior leadership camp.

Ensuring that year 11 and 12 Shooting Stars participants are ready to graduate and enter the employment and/or tertiary education institutions through securing relevant documentation and coursework e.g. birth certificate, bank account, Tax File Number, other identification, Keys For Life program.

Mentoring participants in building relationships with employers and Higher Education providers (and their supports) and providing culturally appropriate intervention where required. Assisting hosts in developing support and resources as required, including culturally appropriate environments and mentor support for employer and employee.

Collaborating with organisations who deliver pathway support such as Women In Mining WA, Aspire UWA, WA Aboriginal Leadership Institute, St Catherine’s College. As well as with training providers, universities, employers and partners to identify opportunities for the participants.

Role modelling Shooting Stars values alongside relationship building and engagement strategies to other Shooting Stars staff. Ongoing review and assessment of participant performance against their plans. Lead the building the Shooting Stars alumnae program with support from the Operations team.

Qualifications and criteria we have a strong workplace culture. Our first criterion is that the Pathways Coordinator’s attitudes and values align with our mission and workplace culture. Our core values are: Respect, Integrity, and Heart. We strive together so that we rise together. At Shooting Stars, we believe that by empowering women, we empower communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Demonstrated experience in working with at risk, young people in an education, sporting and/or career context. A commitment to and experience in advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation through provision of services to rural and remote communities.

Proven relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Excellent communication and collaboration skills and ability to elicit cooperation from, and work with, a diverse group of people/stakeholders. Demonstrated networking skills to build key networks and engage with a diverse group of stakeholder groups.

High-level ability to effectively plan and prioritise work and maximise the use of internal and external resources to achieve outcomes. Competent in the use of Information Technology. Ability to work independently and as a part of a broader team. Ability to demonstrate initiate and proven leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to manage program budgets. Preparedness to be flexible in respect to work hours and intrastate travel. A current “C” class WA driver’s license.

Desirable criteria include a tertiary degree in a relevant field or experience in a similar position. Experience in working in mentoring and employment agencies. Experience working within a school or youth organisation. Experience coaching/engaging/teaching young people.

To work with Shooting Stars, you will need to get the following clearances National Police Clearance dated no more than 3 months prior to commencement date. Working With Children Check (WWC Check).

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) with screening clearance number (SCN), processed by the Department of Education in Western Australia. Hours of work The role is a full-time max term position working 37.5 hours per week.

Salary a salary package in the range of $75K to $83K including Super and access to salary sacrifice will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on level of experience.

Glass Jar Australia offers a range of benefits to our staff that include Salary Sacrifice, free on-site parking, Professional Development opportunities, Employee Wellness & Assistance Programs.