Reports to: Learning Manager, YLab FTE: Part Time - 0.6 (22.8 hours per week)Employment Type: 12 month contract (March 2021 - Feb 2022)Location: Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane preferable with virtual arrangements consideredSalary: 70,000 - $75,000 (pro rata) excluding superannuation _____________________________________________________The 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 people_______________________________________________________________YLab is a social enterprise that was founded by the Foundation for Young Australians in 2016. YLab offers consulting and co-design services to organisations who are looking for better ways to design systems and services with young people. To do this YLab employs over 80 young people across Australia with diverse lived and technical expertise to work on projects. YLab solves problems in employment, policy and decision making, health and wellbeing and First Nations issues, all by putting young people at the centre. The YLab Immersion Program (YIP) is a hybrid learning and employment program designed to equip young people with the resources, skills and connections to make systems-level impact in their careers.As a First Nations Immersion Associate for YLab you will have the opportunity to develop your confidence and skills across YLab’s First Nations and other projects in partnership with those across the YLab team. Your role will include using co-design and consulting skills to bring young people’s perspectives to the client projects you deliver, helping develop YLab’s offering to clients and young people and engaging in learning and development within a cohort of peers.Who we’re looking for:We are looking for passionate, reflective, curious and unlike-minded young people who want to learn and develop their skills and make the world better by influencing systems affecting young people. We hope to establish a diverse group that can challenge and support each other in their work and learning. Passion for centering First Nations knowledge systems and ways of workingExperience facilitating groups Understanding of and interest in privilege, power and systems change, interest in global challenges and opportunities facing young people especially First Nations young peopleA growth mindset, strong sense of curiosity and agency for learning and self-reflectionA genuine interest in developing relationships with others and working collaboratively to share your skills, insights, and networksInterest and experience in bringing your own lived experiences to the work as appropriate, as well as thoughtfulness and sensitivity when working with others with diverse backgrounds, styles and, abilities and bringing their lived experience to the workProfessional, reliable, organised and adaptable to changeExcellent communications skills, active listener and welcoming of feedbackAvailable to work 22.8 hours per week flexibly Additional requirements: A Working with Children Check is a mandatory requirement of this position.Applicants for this role must be an Australian Citizen or have a valid, legal right to work in Australia._________________________________________________________________How to apply:Head to the ‘work with us’ section of our website and follow the application process by clicking the apply button, uploading your CV and answering the application questions which include: Why are you interested in the role?What experience do you bring to the position?Pick one of the YLab values (Collaborative, Dynamic, Purposeful, Authentic & Balanced) and explain how you bring it to your work? Applications will be reviewed upon submission and interviews will happen throughout the recruitment process. The final date for applications being accepted will be March 22, 6pm AEST A position description is attached.Job Description AUDMelbourne