About Us
Shooting Stars is a school-based education engagement program for Aboriginal girls and young women. Founded in 2015, Shooting Stars is the primary initiative of Glass Jar Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that comes under the wider umbrella of Netball WA.
Role Overview: Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Program Assistant will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of the Shooting Stars program with the primary aim of increasing overall, school engagement, participation, and empowerment of female students.
Role and Responsibilities:
The Shooting Stars Program Assistant is responsible to support the Program Coordinator to deliver the Shooting Stars program – in this case, Carnarvon, with support from the broader Shooting Stars team. The responsibilities of a Shooting Stars Program Assistant are:
- To assist the Program Coordinator to deliver the Shooting Stars program including all activities (advocacy and support for participants, engagement activities, rewards, health and wellbeing sessions, and yarning circles), evaluation (attendance data collection and analysis, writing case studies, yarning circles), and marketing (Facebook and school newsletter updates).
- To develop supportive relationships with Shooting Stars participants
- To work collaboratively and foster relationships with Shooting Stars staff, school staff, community stakeholders, and other service providers.
- To assist the Program Coordinator to actively engage families, community members, stakeholders, and other service providers in program delivery e.g., through events, health and wellbeing sessions, and rewards.
- To represent Shooting Stars with pride and to role model respect and success within their community.
Qualifications and criteria:
- Experience with at-risk youth in education, sports, or career contexts.
- Commitment to advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation.
- Strong relationships with Aboriginal communities.
- Excellent communication, networking, and IT skills.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility in work hours and travel.
- Current WA “C” class driver’s license, Working with Children Check, and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate dependent on level of experience.
How to Apply
- Applicants are asked to apply via the Shooting Stars website.
- Please include a resume and cover letter, any questions related to your application please contact hr@netballwa.com.au
- Who do I contact if I have an enquiry? Please email us at hr@netballwa.com.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
