About Us

Anglicare NT supports people, strengthens communities and advocates for social justice across the Northern Territory. We deliver over 90 diverse services across urban regional and remote areas of the NT. If you want to make a sustainable difference in people’s lives through strengths-based approaches and capacity building initiatives; talk to us about meaningful career opportunities.

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 Program

The East Arnhem Communities for Children (EA C4C) initiative works with Community Partners and stakeholders to support activities which meet local needs and reflect the aspirations of communities within the region. EA C4C encourages cross sector collaboration, partnerships and the development of language-based resources, alongside two-way learning in the areas of early childhood, children’s services and family support.

About the Opportunity

NOTE: This position has the flexibility to be based in Darwin, Nhlunubuy or Yurrwi (Milingimbi)

As a key player in our team, you will drive the Child Friendly East Arnhem initiative by developing a community profile, forming a joint Advisory Group, and crafting a coordinated Strategic Plan. You will lead and inspire as part of the East Arnhem team, managing sub-contract arrangements and supporting the implementation of best practice, evidence-based programs. You will network and collaborate with sector professionals, ensuring strong relationships and effective communication.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A qualification in Early Childhood, Community Development, Social Sciences, or Social Work.
• Five years of experience in community service or development, with a strong record in social justice and community needs response.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively using Collective Impact Principles to support community change.
• Skills in building respectful and reciprocal relationships with government, non-government, Aboriginal Controlled organisations, and the broader community.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for liaising, networking, and building rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in making subcontracted programs sustainable and mentoring individuals in a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to working with culturally diverse populations, especially Indigenous communities.
• Understanding of the complex issues faced by disadvantaged children and families.

For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Heidi McDermott on (08) 8939 3400 or visit our careers page www.anglicare-nt.org.au/careers/

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: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must provide 100 points of identification to confirm Australian citizenship or eligibility to work in Australia; possess a Working withChildren (Ochre Card), a current National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a valid NT driver’s licence.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to address the key selection criteria on the online application on the Anglicare NT website.

Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.

Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccination Status

Receiving and maintaining vaccines can reduce health risks and is one control mechanism to maintain the health and wellbeing of all employees, contractors, volunteers, visitors and the people we work with. In line with Anglicare NT’s commitment to a full life and social justice for all, it is mandatory for all Anglicare NT employees (paid and volunteer) to ensure specific vaccine schedules are current and maintained. In relation to COVID-19, this includes a primary course (dose one and two) and booster dose within one month of becoming eligible for booster dose (subject to medical exemption).

A position description is attached.