This is an Identified Role – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only

This is an identified position for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The role is a genuine occupational requirement under Section 14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

We are on the lookout for an amazing assistant to work across our Designing Futures and Supported Playgroup Programs. Monday to Thursday 10am to 6pm.

The Designing Futures program is an initiative aimed at supporting Aboriginal children and young people aged 9-15 in Orange, to strengthen their connection with education and expand their opportunities for positive futures.

The Designing Futures Assistant provides hands-on support in running workshops, after-school activities, homework help, and school holiday programs. The role involves building positive relationships with children, young people, families, and community members while ensuring all activities are delivered in a culturally safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Supported Playgroup focuses on supporting the development and wellbeing of both the parents and children. The playgroup supports children’s social emotional and physical developments and supports parents implementing different strategies to overcome any issues that may arise. The program provides activities that focus on getting children to school, improving education outcomes, and improving access to further education as well as supporting families to give children a good start in life

Your role will include:

Work with the Program Manager to plan, prepare and deliver workshops, after-school activities, homework help, and holiday programs.

Build positive relationships with children, young people, their families, and community members to support ongoing engagement.

Provide supervision, guidance, and encouragement to children and young people during activities.

Assist in setting up, running, and packing away program activities and events.

Provide transport for children and young people to attend activities (in line with OLALC policies)

Assist the Playgroup Team Leader in delivering supported playgroup sessions

Build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with parents, carers, children, and stakeholders

Design and deliver creative play activities tailored to the developmental needs of children aged 0–5 years

Ensure play areas are safe, engaging, and clean

Selection Criteria:

This is an Identified Role – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only

Minimum Cert III Early Childhood OR Relevant Experience

Experience working with, or supporting, children and/or young people in community, cultural, school, or recreational settings

Ability to engage and build trusting relationships with children, young people, families, and community members

Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to take direction and work collaboratively

Reliability, flexibility, and a willingness to learn new skills.

Understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal children, young people, and families

Required Checks:

Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

National Criminal Record Check (or willingness to obtain)

Valid C Class Driver’s License

Please apply with your Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and your Resume. Applicants without a cover letter will not be considered. For further information please contact [email protected]

What we offer
At the Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council, we are dedicated to supporting our employees and creating a rewarding work environment. You will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and access to salary packaging options. Our inclusive culture celebrates diversity and encourages collaboration, innovation and work-life balance.

About us
The Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation with the objective and commitment of securing a better future for Aboriginal people in the Orange area. OLALC does this by advocating for the restoration of culturally significant and commercially viable land, pursuing cultural, social, and economic independence for its people, and being politically proactive and vocal about issues affecting Aboriginal people in the area. The OLALC delivers several programs to the community within the LALC boundaries.