Literacy Program Manager

I am currently assisting with the recruitment of a LITERACY PROGRAM MANAGER

• Sydney based full-time role with travel to remote communities
• Educator / Teacher / Librarian / Early Learning / Project Manager
• Not-for-profit organisation
• Not-for profit salary packaging and benefits with relocation allowance
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identified position

Full-time role managing the literacy-based programs for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF).  The ILF is a not for profit charity whose charter is to raise literacy levels in remote Indigenous communities across Australia. Work with a dedicated and well-respected small team to create positive outcomes throughout Australia.
Responsibilities:

• Deliver ILF’s core literacy programs.
• Identify opportunities to address literacy needs within remote communities.
• Prepare detailed reports/proposals for such programs for the Board’s approval.
• Manage the delivery of approved projects with the communities.
• Organise field trips/workshops for ambassadors and key stakeholders which form the basis of creating new books.
• Act as spokesperson and advocate in the broader community.
• Manage and mentor program supervisors.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive, energetic, highly motivated, organised with practical project management skills.
• Personal interest in increasing literacy levels throughout Australia.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Ability to initiate and develop partnerships.
• University qualification in related field.
• Experience working in remote communities.
• Must hold a current drivers licence and have a ‘working with children’ and police check.

Conditions:

• 9 – 5pm with flexibility; immediate start; full-time
• Close to Broadway

To apply:

• All interested candidates are requested to send their CV with a cover letter addressing the Personal Attributes above, indicating your indigenous heritage, and names of two referees to Kirsten at info@ilf.org.au.  Applications close 8 February 2019.