Workshop Organiser – Referendum for a Voice to Parliament

Searching for a career that makes a difference? Come join our team! 6 Month Fixed Term part-time (0.6) position, starting in June 2023$44,736 (1.0 FTE = $74,500) excluding superannuationLocated in Melbourne or Sydney (virtual/hybrid work arrangements will be considered)Application closing date EXTENDED to 20th June June 2023 at 6pm AESTAbout the role The First Nations team at FYA (Foundation for Young Australians) is seeking a Workshop Organiser for workshops to engage First Nations young people in discussion about the upcoming Referendum on the Voice to Parliament.  This presents a crucial opportunity for a neutral First Nations organiser to create a safe space for these young people to have access to information and ask questions about the Referendum and to express their perspectives, to make an informed decision about voting (regardless of their position).  Because this role is based around discussions leading up to the Referendum, the role is a 6 month role.Please see attached position description for more details regarding core responsibilities for the role. About youThis role is a learning opportunity, where you will receive training and support on the job. Ideally you would have some, if not all of the following: Organisational Skills: You have an interest in staying organised and can handle coordinating workshops with guidance, from development to evaluation.Communication: You have good written and verbal communication skills, and are keen to learn how to create engaging content for fliers and social media.Team Work Skills: You enjoy working with a team and are open to learning how to use collaboration tools like Google software, Monday.com, and Slack to contribute effectively.Facilitation Eagerness: You're keen on learning how to facilitate workshops, meetings, and group discussions, creating a positive, culturally safe and inclusive atmosphere for all participants.Willingness to Learn and Grow: You're excited about the opportunity to travel occasionally for workshops, events, or meetings, and see it as a chance to expand your skills and knowledge.About usWe’re the largest independent nonprofit in Australia dedicated to backing the capacity, voice, and power of young changemakers. With a team of more than 50 strategists, advocates, facilitators and researchers (to name a few) our headquarters are in Melbourne (Naarm) but our teams work remotely around the country.Our valuesWe respect and back First Nations young people and their communitiesWe back young peopleWe shift power to young people with lived experienceWe dream bigWe care about each otherWe are always learning We celebrate impactOur work is guided by a commitment to beating injustice. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people who also identify as any of the following, young people, women, people with disability, people from LGBTIQA+ communities, and people with lived experience of economic injustice and housing insecurity. We recognise that our sector (philanthropy and nonprofits) has systematically excluded these communities.  At FYA, we are committed to safeguarding young people. As such we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened. We require all staff to commit to following our safeguarding procedures and ensure all work is performed through a lens of safeguarding.Click apply now or head to the ‘work with us’ section of our website and follow the application process.Please include a detailed resume (no more than 3 pages)You will be asked two questions in your application in which you’re required to provide brief answers (no more than 500 words each).Please give a description of yourself and what excites you about this role and working for FYAHow does your experience fit with who we're looking for?Successful candidates will be called for a zoom interview.Deadline EXTENDED to 6pm AEST, 20/06/2023For more information or a confidential discussion about the role contact:Meriki Onus (They/Them)Director of First Nationsmeriki.onus@fya.org.au For more information about the recruitment process:Shulah Orloff (She/Her)People & Culture Coordinatorpeople@fya.org.au JD Workshop Facilitator AUD Melbourne 3004