About US

Anglicare NT is a registered charity and quality accredited provider of human services across urban, regional, and remote Northern Territory. We demonstrate our values through strength-based, culturally safe, trauma informed and inclusive practices. Child safety, social justice, community development and partnership approaches drive our work. We commit to being an employer of choice and we monitor our impact, respect lived experience and advocate to meet the needs of Territorians and our diverse communities. Our focus is to make a sustainable difference through place-based initiatives, collaboration, innovation, and the Partnership Support Service.

Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We value prior experience working with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities and recognise cultural knowledge and connections to community and country.We are ambitious for change, determined to be a trusted ally to the Aboriginal Controlled Sector, and committed to place-based solutions and reform.

We offer great benefits, including:

• Further training and development options.
• Flexible working conditions; five (5) weeks annual leave.
• A strengths-based environment.

We also offer great salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay.

About the Opportunity

Anglicare NT’s Partnership Support Service (PSS) is founded on respectful two-way partnerships with Aboriginal controlled organisations to deliver strong and sustainable services, prioritising shared learning, respect, and strong relationships.

Based in Darwin, this role oversees the innovative Partnership Support Service (PSS), a social enterprise dedicated to empowering Aboriginal Controlled Organisations in the delivery of human services.

Driven by the needs of our partners the Director will:

• Lead and develop the PSS, ensuring sustainable and impactful partnerships.
• Provide high-quality, culturally safe, and cost-effective professional services.
• Manage complex projects, fulfil contract obligations, and drive continuous improvement.
• Supervise and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Promote and grow the PSS through strategic marketing and partnership development.

The successful candidate will have:

• A strong commitment to Aboriginal self-determination and social justice.
• Higher education qualifications in social sciences or a business-related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including within senior management roles.
• Exceptional interpersonal, strategic writing, and business management skills.
• The ability to navigate complex environments and maintain meaningful stakeholder relationships.

For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please contact Vanessa Thompson, Recruitment & Retention Officer on (08) 89850000 or visit our careers page.

Applications are assessed on receipt, so speed is key! The sooner you apply the better!

Note: The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), section 57 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1996 (NT) and section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

Special Measures vacancies are open to everyone including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. However, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

Please note prior to commencing the successful candidate must hold and provide evidence of the following:

• 100-points ID
• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
• National Criminal History Check (less than 3 months old)
• Current Northern Territory Driver’s License or the ability to obtain on arrival.
• NDIS Worker Registration (or willingness to obtain on appointment)
• COVID-19 Vaccinations (primary plus 2 boosters) subject to medical exemption.

A position description is attached.