About the Koorie Youth Council (KYC)  

The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) is the representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Victoria. Guided by an Executive of 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and our state-wide members, KYC values the diversity and strength of young people as decision-makers. KYC advocates to government and community to advance the rights and representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. By hosting events like the annual Koorie Youth Summit, KYC brings Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people together to amplify their voices for social change.  

Overview

The Executive Support plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Executive Office and Deputy Executive Officer by providing administrative assistance to the Executive Committee and Advisory Board. This position involves preparing essential papers, information, and reports to facilitate decision-making and strategic planning. The Executive Support will be responsible for maintaining confidentiality, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Key Selection Criteria 

1. A strong understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community, with a demonstrated knowledge of community strengths and challenges, particularly those that relate to young people.
2. Demonstrated experience of office management or high-level administration, including financial knowledge. Examples may be an Office Manager role, or senior Executive Assistant 
3. Strong interpersonal communication skills with diverse range of people ranging from community members, executives and government representatives.
4. Good written communication skills and experience managing confidential information. 
5. Demonstrated understanding of working within a youth participation framework. 
6. A willingness to work occasionally on weekends and evenings, and to travel regionally and rurally. 
7. Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children and young people from diverse backgrounds, and commitment to the Code of Ethical Practice for the Victorian Youth Sector and the Victorian Child Safe Standards.
8. Compliance with all KYC and VALS values, code of conduct, policies and procedures and relevant government legislation and standards where relevant.
9. Excellent organisational and time management skills.
10. Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.

Applications can be addressed to Bonnie Dukakis, KYC Executive Officer, at jobs@vals.org.au. Your application must include: 

• A brief cover letter including where you saw the job advertised. 
• A current resume. 
• Your answers to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in this position description. 
• Contact details for a minimum of three referees, including your last line manager. KYC will not contact your referees without your permission.