Indigenous Employment Officer

Are you a motivated individual looking to begin an exciting and rewarding career helping young Indigenous people gain and maintain employment? You might be what we are looking for….

NovaSkill is a Group Training and Registered Training Organisation celebrating 30 years in the business by providing quality education and training across a broad range of nationally accredited courses throughout NSW. We are a progressive and innovative company and we place great emphasis on the values of knowledge, respect, integrity, quality and team work.

NovaSkill is seeking to appoint an Indigenous Employment Officer to work within our Group Training division developing sustainable markets for the placement of trainees and apprentices. This position will be based in our Coffs Harbour branch and will cater to businesses ranging from Nambucca Heads to the Tweed Heads region.

Ideally for this role, the right candidate is someone with an industry/trade background and/or sufficient marketing experience looking to expand their skills and knowledge in this incredibly fast-paced environment.

Successful applicant will be required to possess:
• Knowledge of the VET sector, and understanding of Government Indigenous programs
• Established networks within the Indigenous community, and be identified and be accepted as an Indigenous Australian.
• Strong administrative skills including Microsoft Office suite
• A current NSW Drivers Licence

An attractive salary package including company vehicle, a nine-day fortnight and 10.5% super will be negotiated with the right candidate for this highly regarded role.

If you believe that you have the necessary skills and would like to be a part of our professional and dynamic team as we continue to grow and develop our business, please send a covering letter and resume to: Applications, including a covering letter and CV should be addressed to:

Recruitment
PO Box 328
New Lambton NSW 2305
or recruitment@novaskill.com.au

Applications close: COB 3rd December 2010

Please note: this position will require candidates to undergo a Working with Children Check and Australian Federal Police check before commencement