About us:

East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) provides services to nine remote communities across East Arnhem Land. We are dedicated to promoting the power of people, protection of community and respect for cultural diversity. Working with EARC will mean that you will be part of a wider team that is passionate about the people it serves, and you’ll have access to career growth and professional development opportunities.

East Arnhem Land is home to incredibly rich Indigenous culture and boasts some of Australia’s most unique landscapes, ranging from rich red bauxite soils to pristine white sand coast lines. With activities such as fishing, boating, camping, walking and exploring the diverse vegetation and landscapes right on your doorstep, working with the EARC can offer you a great work life balance. For a full list of employee benefits please visit the ‘Employment’ page on our website here: www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au 

About the role:

We have two positions available one in Galiwinku and one in Ramingining. The Youth Support Coordinator’s will provide coordination and leadership in Youth, Sport and Recreation (YSR) teams.

Guided by individuals, families, community needs, and in support of the strategic direction of East Arnhem Regional Council, the Youth Support Coordinator will assist the YSR program to support young people and their families experiencing vulnerabilities through linking them with appropriate services and cultural support pathways, and provide proactive follow-up and follow-through.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work or a similar field, with a strong understanding of practices to support young people and their families to navigate early indicators of VSU/AOD, mental health and anti-social behaviours.
• Qualifications and or experience in delivering and coordinating a range of therapeutic interventions to reduce risk-taking behaviours
• Demonstrated prior experience working with First Nation young people, families, and communities.
• Demonstrated prior experience providing effective leadership and supervision to staff working in a community service setting.
• Demonstrated ability to assess program capacity and strengthen service over time.
• Have a knowledge of and commitment to apply a strength based and trauma informed approach, including working within an Indigenous cultural framework.
• Strong organisational skills including ability to develop and implement case management plans, maintain accurate case notes, and write case management reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including high level written and oral communication, mediation and negotiation skills.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to live, work and thrive in complex cross cultural

It would be desirable if you also possessed:

• Previous experience planning, implementing, and monitoring Youth best practice models of care.
• Previous experience working with people experiencing vulnerabilities in a remote setting.

The preferred applicant must be able to travel to remote communities on a regular basis via light aircraft and/or 4WD vehicle.

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a Criminal History Check and obtain a Working with Children Clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the position.

What you'll get in return:

A full time permanent employment receiving a salary of $85,901.97 before superannuation contributions and locality allowance. You will also benefit from 6 weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading. Housing will be provided in Ramingining Community and Galiwinku Community. Relocation and repatriation assistance will also be provided to the successful applicant.

Under the EARC's Special Measures Recruitment Strategy, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

A full Position Description can be obtained by visiting the EARC website at www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/positions-vacant. For further information please contact Peter Dunkley via email [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Support Coordinators x2 - Galiwinku / Ramingining enquiry via EthicalJobs.