Job Description

About Us

Shooting Stars, founded in 2015, is an education engagement program for Aboriginal girls and young women, run by Glass Jar Australia under Netball WA. Operating in 22 schools across Western Australia and South Australia, we reach over 1,200 participants, fostering confidence, cultural identity, and positive connections through various activities and support.

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.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Shooting Stars Program Assistant is responsible to support the Program Coordinator to deliver the Shooting Stars program – in this case, Wyndham, 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.

Essential Criteria:

We have a strong workplace culture. Our first criterion is that the Program Assistant's attitudes and values align with our mission and workplace culture. Our core values are: Respect, Integrity, and Heart. We strive together so that we rise together. At Shooting Stars, we believe that by empowering women, we empower communities.

In addition, to be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

• 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
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (Department of Education)

Salary:

A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate dependant on their level of experience.

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please include a cover letter and resume with your application and apply for the role via the Shooting Stars or Netball WA website. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of the position description - please email us at hr@netballwa.com.au

Who do I contact if I have an enquiry?

If you have any questions related to your application please contact hr@netballwa.com.au

Applications close on Friday 24 March 2026 at 5PM (AWST). We reserve the right to interview and fill this position prior to the closing date should the suitable applicant be identified.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.