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Social and Emotional Wellbeing Workforce Development Coordinator

Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory
  • Darwin based
  • Full time contract till 31st October 2023
  • Base salary: $103,917 to $119,928 per annum
  • 6 weeks of annual leave and an opportunity to access PBI salary packaging

About AMSANT:

AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in the Northern Territory and advocates for equity in health, focusing on supporting the provision of high quality comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal communities.

Primary objective:

The central purpose of this position is to develop and support the capacity and responsiveness of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) workforce, inclusive of frontline staff, supervisors and managers, by coordinating initiatives and activities aimed at addressing the support, training and professional development needs of this workforce. This position will work in keeping with AMSANT’s understanding of the best practice of SEWB and service provision for our communities. 

Responsibilities:

  1. Assist services to identify, plan and deliver appropriate professional learning and training including the development of a SEWB workers’ induction and orientation kit that outlines core roles and responsibilities of the workforce; and includes key professional learning needs across career entry, stages and pathways; 
  2. Collaborate with ACCHS, NGOs and Resi-rehabilitation services to improve, manage and coordinate professional learning, training and development opportunities based on identified workforce needs, including external professional supervision and/or cultural mentoring of the SEWB-AOD & Mental Health workforce
  3. Coordinate and manage the planning of the annual SEWB WDSU forum to provide peer support, networking and sharing of best practice models across the SEWB workforce
  4. Work with SEWB managers and staff to identify and share best practice models of service delivery in SEWB programs and compliance with operational standards outlined in the relevant programs handbooks;
  5. Develop and maintain spreadsheets and/or a database to collect data on the training of the SEWB workforce;
  6. Collaborate with key training organisations to establish and implement formal documentation, including the memorandum of understanding (MOUs), with the local and national RTOs that informs and improves the quality and content of professional learning to SEWB staff;
  7. Collaborate with training organisations, including ISAC NT and RTOs, to effectively evaluate and monitor the quality of course delivery and content; ensure that culturally appropriate training is provided that meets agreed mandatory minimum qualifications set out in the relevant program handbooks;
  8. Create and develop industry and research networks to support the development of evaluation and monitoring frameworks that measure the overall impact of professional learning to improve service delivery and positive client outcomes.

Appointment Factors: (Appointment is subject to)

  • Willingness to undergo a Police Check
  • Ability to obtain a Working with Children’s Clearance
  • Current Driver’s Licence

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:  Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing selection criteria by clicking apply now below.  To obtain the position description, please visit AMSANT website.  For any other inquiry, please contact HR on 08 8944 6686.

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