• Location: Barunga & Wugularr Communities, Northern Territory
  
• Salary: $110,000 per annum
  
• Benefits: Up to 5 weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, salary sacrifice options, and professional development opportunities. Accommodation and vehicle provided.

Empower community wellbeing through cultural, physical, and mental health initiatives.

Join Bagala Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) in a pivotal leadership role, driving community wellness programs that support the social, emotional, and physical wellbeing of men in Barunga and Wugularr. This is an opportunity to shape meaningful, community-led programs that foster healing, resilience, and cultural identity.

About the Role

The Men’s Wellness Coordinator will oversee the Men’s Wellness Program, ensuring it is responsive to community needs and effectively delivered through a range of initiatives, including:

• Cultural Healing – Strengthening identity and traditions through storytelling, ceremony, and community-led practices.
• Physical Health – Encouraging healthy lifestyles through sport, fitness, and nutrition education.
• Mental Wellbeing – Providing support, mentorship, and safe spaces for men to engage in open discussions.
• Creative Expression – Managing the music, sport, and art streams within the program.
• Community Engagement – Supporting local events like the Barunga Festival and other initiatives that promote positive social outcomes.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Program Leadership: Overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring cultural appropriateness and community engagement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as the key liaison between community members, BAC Directors, government agencies, and partner organisations.
• Service Delivery & Mentoring: Supporting program staff, enhancing participation, and ensuring sustainable, long-term impact.
• Operational Development: Advising on program improvements and aligning activities with broader community priorities.

About You

You are a passionate, community-driven leader with a strong background in program coordination, health and wellness, or community development.

Your experience includes:

• Engaging with Indigenous communities and facilitating culturally appropriate initiatives.
• Mentoring and empowering program staff and participants.
• Building meaningful relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration.
• Managing program budgets, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• A strong commitment to improving social and health outcomes through community-led initiatives.

Why Join Us?

At Bagala Aboriginal Corporation, we are committed to:

• Economic Development – Creating local employment, training, and business growth.
• Health & Wellbeing – Supporting safety, health, and education initiatives.
• Infrastructure & Housing – Managing community construction projects and town planning.
• Culture & Heritage – Preserving and promoting local traditions and governance.

What We Offer:

• Up to 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Salary Sacrifice options
• Personal/Carer’s Leave + Domestic & Family Violence Leave
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Accommodation and vehicle

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQ+ individuals, culturally and linguistically diverse people, those with disabilities, and veterans—are encouraged to apply!

For confidential discussions or accessibility adjustments, contact [email protected], using the subject line: Men's Wellness Coordinator - Barunga / Wugularr Communities enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now and be part of a transformative wellness initiative that strengthens community resilience, promotes cultural healing, and empowers the next generation.