Senior First Nations Recruitment and Retention Partner

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. 

A for-purpose charity dedicated to supporting individuals and communities experiencing poverty, disadvantage, and social isolation. Currently, roughly 1 in 4 people we assist identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We know that a diverse workforce is better placed to meet the needs of our diverse community, which is why we need more deadly staff like you

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

• Permanent full-time role | Location Negotiable
• Collaborate with leaders to drive First Nations Recruitment and Retention
• Actively contribute to helping mob thrive across the state
• Access generous NFP tax-free salary packaging benefits, increasing your earnings by up to $16k

Your Role

Vinnies NSW are on the lookout for a deadly Senior First Nations Recruitment and Retention Partner to join our People, Culture and Safety team! This is a newly curated role to support and guide a broad stakeholder group, working closely with Directors, and People Leaders. This position will be responsible for a broad range of activities, including supporting the implementation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy and more broadly, developing programs that support the retention and career growth of our First Nations employees. The role will also play a key part in working alongside our Manager, First Nations Engagement to support our Reconciliation Action Plan initiatives.

You will Need:

• Experience partnering with leaders to advise on and manage people processes, delivering tailored solutions that meet the needs of the organisation.
• Experience yarning, connecting and developing collaborative relationships with First Nations people and high-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in the development, management and evaluation of successful First Nations employment and retention programs.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, building trust with stakeholders, managing diverse perspectives, coaching and mentoring, and delivering innovative solutions that align with both client objectives and organisational priorities.
• NSW Driver’s License required, with willingness and flexibility to travel as needed to support service needs.
• Tertiary qualifications or comparable experience in a related discipline, including cultural knowledge and lived experience

We believe in supporting our employees with benefits that make a real difference:

• First Nations Staff Network:  Annual First Nations Staff Conference bringing together our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff from across the state to connect and embrace culture.
• Sorry Business leave: Paid time off to attend to Sorry Business.
• Paid NAIDOC leave: Paid leave to take part in NAIDOC activities in your local community.
• Salary Packaging: As a NFP, we offer salary sacrifice options of up to $15,900 for everyday expenses like mortgage or car repayments, rent, and bills.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave to cherish those early family moments.
• Phone Allowance: Receive an extra $25 per fortnight towards your phone expenses.

This is an identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please reach email rebecca.sidley@vinnies.org.au if you would like to discuss or request a copy of the Position Description.

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.