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

Anglicare NT are dedicated to supporting individuals, strengthening communities, and advocating for social justice throughout the East Arnhem region. Our comprehensive range of services includes youth and family services, financial inclusion, counselling and housing support services, as well as aged and disability support

About the Opportunity

Based in Nhulunbuy, the Youth Support Worker will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality support services across our ReConnect and #U-Turn programs, as well as other identified initiatives. Using a strengths-based and trauma-informed framework, you will provide direct support and group-work to young people, ensuring their individual needs are met while enhancing their capacity and resilience.

You will provide vital information, referrals, advocacy, and engage in developmental group work to address specific needs while raising community awareness about issues affecting youth and appropriate responses.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with young people and families in community-based environments.
• Knowledge of the youth justice, child protection system and local youth, family services (desirable).
• Understanding of cultural systems, language skills and ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, their families, communities, staff, and Aboriginal controlled organisations.

For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Bridie MacGregor, Manager – Youth & Family Services on 08 8939 3400 or visit our careers page www.anglicare-nt.org.au/careers/

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so speed is key. The sooner you apply the better!

Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a National Criminal History Check (within 3 months)and a current Northern Territory driver’s licence.

Unfortunately, we aren't in a position to sponsor candidate visas. If you don't have the independent right to work in the country you're applying for, we will not be able to progress your application.

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 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.