OVERVIEW The ECEC Pathway and Support Officer role at Tauondi Aboriginal Corporation focuses on strengthening Aboriginal participation in the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) workforce across South Australia. Based in Port Adelaide, this position combines community engagement, pathway development, and hands-on participant support within a culturally responsive framework. It is a community-facing role aligned with Tauondi’s commitment to empowering strong people and supporting strong communities through education and culture. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Coordinate and support delivery of Aboriginal ECEC Taster Programs across metropolitan, regional and remote South Australia. – Facilitate culturally responsive pathway, workforce readiness and engagement activities. – Support Aboriginal participants through mentoring, pathway guidance and engagement support. – Assist participants to transition into training, traineeships and employment opportunities. – Coordinate workshops, industry exposure activities and stakeholder engagement activities. – Support administration and coordination of the Aboriginal Professional Network. – Maintain participant records, reporting information and project documentation. – Build positive relationships with Aboriginal communities, employers, Registered Training Organisations and stakeholders. REQUIREMENTS – Certificate IV or higher qualification in Community Services, Early Childhood Education and Care or a related field. – Experience facilitating workshops, pathway programs or group learning activities. – Experience working with Aboriginal communities and participants using culturally responsive approaches. – Strong facilitation and participant engagement skills. – Ability to build positive stakeholder and community relationships. – Strong organisational and coordination skills. – Understanding of workforce pathways, mentoring and participant support approaches. – Current Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain. – National Police Clearance, or willingness to obtain. – RRHAN-EC certification, or willingness to obtain. – Current driver’s licence. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role directly contributes to increasing Aboriginal workforce participation in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector, an area with long-term impact on children, families and communities. By supporting culturally safe pathways into training and employment, the position helps address workforce shortages while strengthening community-led outcomes. The work also reinforces collaboration between Aboriginal organisations, education providers and employers across South Australia. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly describe your experience working with Aboriginal communities and how you apply culturally responsive approaches in practice. – Provide specific examples of workshops, programs or group activities you have facilitated and your role in supporting participant engagement. – Highlight your experience supporting people into education, training, traineeships or employment pathways. – Demonstrate your ability to coordinate activities, manage multiple stakeholders and maintain accurate records. – In your cover letter, align your values with Tauondi Aboriginal Corporation’s commitment to community empowerment, culture and education. – If you are working toward required checks or certifications, state this clearly and note your willingness to obtain them promptly.