Indigenous Programs Support Officer

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting Indigenous communities and making a meaningful impact? MADEC is seeking a dedicated Indigenous Programs Support Officer to join our Quality – Indigenous Programs team on a fixed-term contract through to June 2026. Enjoy the flexibility of part-time hours — up to 22.5 hours per week.

In this role, you’ll provide essential administrative and customer support to staff, participants, and schools across our contracted programs. You’ll help maintain a professional and welcoming environment, manage enquiries and databases, assist with projects, and support leadership events and camps.

This position focuses on improving student outcomes by offering personalised support to help students overcome challenges, boost academic performance, and build confidence.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
•  A collaborative and proactive approach to supporting teams and stakeholders
• Candidates must hold a current Working with Children Check (relevant to their state or territory) and a National Police Check, or be willing to obtain both.

In addition to the above, the desirable criteria are:

• The person identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is acknowledged as such by their community;
• Demonstrated experience in a Social & Emotional Wellbeing environments

About the Benefits

You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900, plus tax-free entertainment benefits
• Access to a 24/7 holistic Employee Assistance Program supporting mental, emotional, physical, and financial well-being
• A supportive, inclusive, and diverse workplace where your contributions are valued
• Opportunities for personal growth, professional development, and career progression

About the Organisation

MADEC is a not-for-profit organisation with over 50 years of experience supporting communities through employment, education, and Indigenous programs. We are committed to improving life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through culturally safe and empowering services.

Want to know more?

For more information please contact Bianca Davies on 0428 478 843 or email hrmadec@madec.edu.au, you may also visit our webpage www.madec.edu.au to access our career page.

How to apply

Pease click the “Apply” button to register your interest. 

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