Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience
Staff Recruitment Pack Program Manager / Co-ordinator
AIME provides a structured dynamic educational program that connects volunteer university students in a one-on-one mentoring relationship with Indigenous high school kids. AIME dramatically improves the chances of Indigenous kids finishing school, and provides education and development for all people connected with the Program. The objective of AIME is to see all Indigenous kids finish school at the same rate as every Australian child.
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What’s in this Pack !
Player Profile
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Position Description
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Learning and Development information
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AIME Salary Structure
Key Dates to Remember
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30 September 2013 – Applications Open
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25 October 2013 – Applications Close (Midnight)
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13 January 2014 – Employment Starts at AIME
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Program Manager / Co-ordinator ! !
Profile
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Strong, determined, focused, hard working, with a good sense of humour, social confidence oozing and a desire to give anything a crack; this player is the star of the show. The Michael Jordan of the AIME Team, the Program Managers show the AIME Team, and the kids and community how far we can go. They are the role models we seek the kids to be. They live the ideology that to be Indigenous is to be successful. Shame doesn't exist in this player's vernacular. They've learnt throughout their life that it's better to try and fail than to not have a go at all. They never sit back on the sidelines and wait, they turn to the coach and say, "Give me the ball, I'm up for it." As Mentors and Mentees eyes turn to this player - they respond - they give the audience what they need. They give them a role model we are all proud of. They give them all they've got, and then come back next week and give them more. Complacency, apathy, or settling for second best will not wash with this player. They want to excel, because Indigenous Australia deserves no less.!
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Value ! $55,474 $66,000
Team Role
Depending on experience
(Super – included) + Training and Development Package
The first part of the season is spent on the recruitment trail (President Obama eat your heart out). The PM bounces through the university lecture halls delivering the AIME message and bringing the uni students with them. It's then time to hit the court in another arena: the schools. Indigenous high school kids, Teachers and Parents are swept on board through powerful communication and desire from the Program Manager - yes we will walk with you. Pre season's over. It's time to deliver the sessions. Did anyone say Cate Blanchett you cannot touch this? The performer in the Program Manager comes to life. Rehearsal takes place off the court: the training ground for success. Lifechanging speeches are delivered. Relationships are built with Parents, Teachers, and Principals. People start to believe. They see the change. AIME Learning Centres take off with Mentors following the Program Manager to the schools to deliver the hottest after-school Ed program in the universe. The star of the show keeps turning up - the consummate professional. Loved by mentors, admired by mentees, respected by teachers and principals, thanked by parents, and honoured by the community. The Program Manager is here to change the game.!
Building Australia’s Future Leaders
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POSITION DESCRIPTION: Program Manager / Program Co-ordinator! Position Details ! Reports to !
Centre Manager or Program Director!
Number of staff to manage!
1-2 (Casual)!
Key relationships!
Casual staff, School Contact Teachers, Mentors, Mentees, Guests & Ambassadors, Parents, local organisations and key university contacts,.!
Location of role (predominantly)!
AIME University Site or Centre
M ain Purpose of the Role ! An AIME University site or Centre may employ a Program Coordinator OR a Program Manager. The choice is dependent upon the operational needs of the program and the level of experience and skill displayed by the individual. At its core, the Program Manager/Coordinator’s role is a connector that has the ability to attract and connect with both Indigenous high school kids and a wide range of university students. The position is to communicate and embody Indigenous success, be a role model, and a leader of a community of people that connect with AIME and the safe space AIME provides to grow, develop and succeed. The Program Coordinator role is more operational and relationship based, and doesn’t have as much emphasis on the presentation & delivery of the program. The Program Coordinator role is open to any person from any background, and is not an Indigenous preferred position. The Program Manager’s role incorporates all of the above and as well the delivery of AIME sessions on the ground at their and other university sites. Program Manager’s are Indigenous preferred positions.
M ain Responsibilities !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Co-coordinator ! − − − − − − − − − − −
Recruitment, training & engagement of AIME Mentors (including completion of relevant child protection requirements) Relationship management of local school contacts, university contacts and relevant members of local Indigenous & education organisations and maintain relevant contact database Consolidation of data attendance and feedback surveys from all sessions in order to complete all Interim, Annual and End of Year reporting requirements Recruiting, training and managing casual staff members Hit and exceed target number of mentors and mentees engaged in the program Increasing Year 10 and Year 12 completion rates and university admission rates for the students involved in the Program at your site Work with the partnering team to ensure that all Yr 12 students transition to further education or employment through the AIME yearbook and other partnerships Coordination and promotion of AIME projects and campaigns Video editing and uploading for the AIME yearbook and online competitions Familiarise yourself and comply with AIME's Workplace Health and safety policy and procedure to ensure the safety and well being of yourself, colleagues and those in your care. Other duties as directed by your manager.
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All of the above plus; Delivering all components of the AIME Program at the highest standard
K now ledge, Skills and Experience ! − − − − − − − −
Relevant tertiary qualifications. High-level public presentation skills. Strong relationship development and leadership capabilities. Excellent interpersonal skills, sensitivity to cultural and personal diversity. Excellent Communications skills both written and verbal. Highly developed IT and social media skills Knowledge of and a demonstrated empathy with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community particularly young people and the issues facing them. An understanding of education and learning processes that enable the delivery of world-class programs designed to develop young people’s talents and interests.
Learning & Development Strategy 2012 – 2013!
AIME is proud to offer a dynamic environment of learning and development for its staff. AIME is committed to building Australia’s future leaders – Indigenous and non-Indigenous – and providing an environment that brings all of these future leaders together to deliver the highest quality, most effective mentoring program available to Indigenous high school kids across our nation; so they can finish school at the same rate as every Australia child.
AIM E Learning & Developm ent K ey Program s – Touch-points – Initiatives 1.
AIME Staff Camps, AIME Quarterlies & Learning and Development Days 14 days where the whole team comes together in Sydney to touch base each quarter, to reflect, regroup and refine our skills and focus for the next stage. At the quarterly touch-points the AIME Team attends workshops run by some of Australia’s leading organizations including Google, Coca Cola, Telstra, Origin Energy, and Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders. Themes include: Leadership, Management, Communication, Team Synergy, Culture and many more.
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AIME Professional Mentoring and Leadership Program Our commitment to mentoring also extends to our staff who connect with their own Professional Mentor for 5-6 months of the year. It’s a chance for AIME to connect our staff with some of Australia’s current leaders, to grow and learn from their experience, and to then feed it back into our day-to-day work. The following, are an example of the calibre of people who have been involved as Professional Mentors with AIME: Chris Sarra (Executive Director, Stronger Smarter Institute), Adam Spencer (ABC Radio), Greg Hutchinson (Executive Partner, Bain & Company), Marion Potts (Artistic Director, Malthouse Theatre), Chris Boys (General Manager, Support Services Team, Social Ventures Australia), and many more.!
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Study and Development Leave Each AIME staff member will receive an extra 5 days of leave that can be directed towards the staff member’s development. It may mean that some staff choose to complete a course, others may wish to do some reading or writing, others may simply take the time to experience new perspectives through conferences or festivals. Staff simply apply for the extra leave, and then can use the pay for those 5 days of study and development leave and direct it towards something they want to do.
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Cultural Leave Each staff member will also receive 3 days of cultural leave each year. Basically this was brought in to give all of our staff, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, the chance to build their connection with Indigenous Australia. For many of our Indigenous staff it's a chance to get back home, to learn language, or maybe even to go to another blackfella's country and learn from their experience. Then for our non-Indigenous staff, it's a chance to really build that connect point around what it means to be Australian, a chance to maybe volunteer for another Indigenous organisation, or head off with an Indigenous AIME staff member to their country, or attend festivals such as Garma. A strong connection to Indigenous Australia makes us all much richer in terms of our history, identity and sense of belonging as Australians
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AIME Salary Structure! Staff Wage Progression The following information should be read in conjunction with the notes that are listed on the next page
Level
Role Type
Experience
1
Administrative Assistant
Entry Level
2
Program Coordinator/ Program Manager
Entry Level
3
Program Coordinator/Program Manager HPU Manager Corporate Communications Manager Ambassador Manager Party Liaison Communications Manager Website Manager Graphic Designer
3 years experience
4
Centre Manager
3 years experience
5
Program Director Team Manager
4 years Experience
6
Head of Unit Senior level Management
5 years experience
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
$40,000
$41,600
$43,264
$47,590
$49,494
$51,473
$53,532
$55,674
$57,901
$60,
$55,474
$57,200
$59,488
$66,000
$68,640
$71,385
$78,524
$81,665
$84,931
$88,
$66,000
$68,640
$71,385
$78,524
$81,665
$84,931
$88,329
$91,862
$95,536
$99,
$68,200
$70,928
$73,765
$81,141
$84,387
$87,762
$91,273
$94,924
$98,721
$102,
$70,000
$72,800
$75,712
$83,283
$86,614
$90,079
$93,682
$97,429
$101,326
$105,
$85,000
$88,400
$91,936
$101,129
$105,174
$109,381
$113,757
$118,307
$123,039
$127,
Service Bonus (paid at commencement of your contract) Salary sacrifice can provide Tax Free Dollars for those able to direct them to ATO approved expenses, which as a guide, can result in an additional $4,500.00 per year ‘in your pocket’ depending upon your package.
Year 4
2,000 4,500
4,500
4,500
Year 5
Year 6
5,000 4,500
4,500
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
10,000 4,500
4,500
Year
15, 4,500
4,500
4,
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Using an experienced Program Manager role as an example, this is what the annual gross wage plus Service Bonuses would look like over a 10-year period of working at AIME: Please note with addition of the Salary Sacrifice opportunity the below figures would have a further amount added due to an adjustment to your tax free threshold. Service Bonus years are issued at the beginning of the years highlighted in yellow.
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Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4 (10%)
Year 5
Year 6
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
$66,000
$68,640
$71,385
$78,524
$81,665
$84,931
$88,329
$91,862
$95,536
$99,358
! AIME reviews its salary packaging each year.
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Training & Development (Permanent Staff)
Yr 3
Yr 4
Yr 5
Yr 6
Yr 7
Yr 8
Yr 9
Yr 10
5 Days p.a. (does not accrue)
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5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
The AIME Institute, quarterly national learning and development days held, for all permanent staff, in Sydney.
Up to 17 Days per year *
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17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 3
Yr 4
Yr 5
Yr 6
Yr 7
Yr 8
Yr 9
Yr 10
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 3
Yr 4
Yr 5
Yr 6
Yr 7
Yr 8
Yr 9
Yr 10
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 3
Yr 4
Yr 5
Yr 6
Yr 7
Yr 8
Yr 9
Yr 10
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Cultural Leave (Permanent Staff) To attend Indigenous learning experiences, conferences, festivals, and build & share cultural knowledge.
To take time to dedicate yourself to another charity of your choice.
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Yr 2
Study & Development Leave
3 Days p.a. (does not accrue)
Legend Leave (Permanent Staff)
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Yr 1
1 Days p.a. (does not accrue)
Chance to break a world record (Permanent Staff) Every December we try to break a world record for the biggest swimwear parade whilst raising money at our annual Strut the Street event in Sydney
1 Days p.a. (does not accrue)
*!For!non!Program!Unit!staff!this!amount!to!14!days!per!year.!
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Allowances (Criteria applies)
Internet
500
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Phone
700
Motor Vehicle
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1,000 – 2,000
Relocation (negotiable)
Xmas Leave (All Staff) 2 days leave during the Xmas New Year period on top of annual leave entitlements
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3,000