Group Manager, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Strategy & Outcomes

• Influence strategy and programs supporting 16,000+ First Nations students
• Work directly with the CEO and Board to embed cultural leadership across the organisation
• Sydney National Office based (hybrid work flexibility)

This position is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role. To perform this role, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the applicant is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent under Section 14d of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977).

The Smith Family is a national children’s education charity that works with children and young people experiencing poverty to overcome their circumstances and reach their full potential by providing holistic, long-term support for their education.

About the role

We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join the organisation as Group Manager, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy and Outcomes. This pivotal role will champion self-determination and reconciliation, helping ensure that the voices, values, and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are embedded across all levels of our work. 

Working closely with our CEO, Board and Executive Team, the Group Manager will provide high-level leadership, advice and strategic oversight of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strategy, and delivery of key outcomes in our RAP and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Volunteering Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to the CEO, Board, and senior leaders on key issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Develop and implement relevant plans and strategies, aligned to TSF’s strategic goals and priorities, RAP and Employment Strategy
• Establish effective collaboration practices, including joint planning, co-design of projects and purposeful engagement with relevant functions across the organisation to maximise self-determination and organisational outcomes.
• Represent and lead engagement with internal and external stakeholders to advance RAP commitments
• Oversee and validate that all programs, services, and partnerships are culturally competent, relevant, and aligned with the needs and aspirations of First Nations communities
• Collaborate with the People and Culture team on execution of our First Nations Employment and Volunteering Strategy, and alignment with broader diversity, equity and inclusion actions and plan 

About you

You are a strategic leader who brings deep knowledge and lived experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  As well as passion for advancing educational outcomes for First Nations communities, you will bring:

• Demonstrated success leading and managing diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives, manage complex projects and deliver outcomes in a large organisation.
• Deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, including historical, economic and social factors impacting outcomes.
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve mutually agreed outcomes.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
• Awareness of contemporary child safeguarding practices and legal requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and cultural leadership skills.

Our benefits

Employees are at the centre of The Smith Family’s values and operations. By joining our team, you can expect to: 

• Find balance; with flexible work options and opportunities to purchase additional annual leave
• Maximise your take home pay; with salary packaging, as well as opportunities to save with discounts at retailers across the country
• Fulfill your potential, with excellent career opportunities, a suite of development programs and a dedicated learning and development platform
• Feel you belong; with inclusive leave options, including paid parental, cultural and gender affirmation leave
• Thrive; with support for you and your family’s mental and physical health with a complete care and safety platform with unlimited Employee Assistance.  

If you are passionate about advancing long-term change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and want to lead strategic impact at a national level please click apply, we’d love to hear from you. You may view the position description here.

Closing date: 27 July 2025

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children’s Check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.