The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA)Exciting new opportunity to lead a dynamic team!Full time position with salary of $105,000+ excluding superannuationLocated in Melbourne CBD (Virtual/Hybrid work arrangements will be considered)Application closing date Friday 18 September, 6pm AESTThe Foundation for Young Australians considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-s 26(3) or s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopleAbout the roleAs the Director of First Nations, you will lead FYA’s work to build the power of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to beat injustice and transform the future. Reporting to the Executive Director of Capacity Building this will include identifying opportunities to build the capacity of First Nations youth-led organisations, coaching young First Nations advocates, designing large scale First Nations youth engagement projects, and supporting our YLab consulting business in delivering co-design projects with young First Nations people. Core ResponsibilitiesRelationship building. Deeply engage with young First Nations people, Aboriginal controlled organisations, elders and other community members, to build relationships, understand issues and priorities, and set collective strategy.Strategy and thought-leadership. Develop and deliver a dedicated strategy to build the capacity of First Nations youth-led organisations.Capacity building. Work closely with FYA colleagues to ensure strong First Nations engagement with our grant-making, training and other capacity-building programs, including:- direct marketing and promotion to first nations youth- design of targeted materials and communications- participation in selection processes- recruitment of First Nations mentors and consultants- participation in events, and delivery of training.Principal relationship manager - Acting as a first (and if required, ongoing) point of contact and strategic decision-maker for First Nations young people with FYAAdvocacy - Working closely with the Executive Director of Advocacy, to shape and deliver an advocacy plan for First Nations youth issues.Strategic Projects - Advising on the development of both dedicated First Nations-focussed projects, as well as the cultural safety and design of other FYA programs.YLab - Identifying opportunities for young First Nations people to become YLab Associates and/or First Nations organisations to benefit from YLab’s First Nations practice.About You It is expected that candidates for this role will have many, if not all of these experiences and skills:At least 7-8 years experience in the non-profit sector driving strategic projects to achieve systems change or build the voice of community members, especially young people.Extensive relationships with First Nations organisations and young people.Demonstrated hands-on expertise and experience in delivering a diverse range of advocacy or community engagement tactics, such as organising and leadership development, decision-maker engagement, digital campaigning, art or media projects etc.Demonstrated success with fundraising, including major donations/grants.Superior communications skills, including ability to craft compelling and concise written communications as well as presentation skills.About the Foundation for Young AustraliansAt the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA), our vision is that young people have the power to beat injustice and transform the future. In pursuit of this vision, our purpose is to back young people with the trust, resources, skills, and connections to make change.FYA has an incredible history, new CEO, focused strategy, dynamic team and board, and a unique resource base. We are now shaping a future-focused organisation committed to the highest standards of professionalism, culture and conditions, diversity, and impact - all centered around our key constituents: young people.Our work is guided by a commitment to beating injustice. We strongly encourage applications from people with successful track records advocating for justice as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour, women, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ communities and migrants to Australia. We acknowledge our sector has systematically excluded these communities and are committed to changing this._________________________________________________________Sound exactly like the role for you? Click 'Apply' to complete the application processPlease include a detailed resume (no more than 3 pages) as well as responses to the statements (no more than 500 words for each): An description of yourself and what excites you about this role and working for FYAAn explanation of how your professional experience relates to the desiredcandidate profile A position description is attached. For more information or a confidential discussion contact:Sionainn HayesPeople & Operations Managerhr@fya.org.auFYA - Director, First Nations (Job Description) AUDMelbourne3000