About the Opportunity:

City of Darwin's Assertive Outreach Team provides outreach services to vulnerable people in public places who may be experiencing homelessness. Assertive Outreach Officers work in collaboration with existing local service providers to strengthen service access and outcomes.

The role of Assertive Outreach Officers is to:

• Undertake proactive outreach with vulnerable people sleeping rough in public spaces.
• Foster trusting, culturally safe relationships
• Take a harm minimisation approach.
• Provide brief and early intervention to reduce risk and promote safety
• Provide referral pathways and access to external providers.
• Work with Public Places Rangers and other Government and non-Government organisations to address issues within public places.
• Undertake data collection, regularly evaluate service outcomes and report service gaps.
• Follow safe work practices when undertaking outreach activities.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Certificate II in Community Services or similar qualifications and/or equivalent qualifications and/or a minimum of three (3) years' experience in a similar role.
• Class C Drivers Licence
• NT Working With Children Check.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Records Check
• First Aid Certification or ability to obtain prior to employment

Why join us?

At City of Darwin, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. You will align with and flourish in a fast-paced environment that focuses on strategic outcomes and embraces collaboration and innovation.

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a commencing base salary of $81,784.36 per annum plus superannuation.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Andrew Aragala on 08 8930 0428.

Applicants who need assistance with our process are encouraged to contact a member of our team on 08 8930 0689.

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of City of Darwin's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.