About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We do and we influence. We accompany people and communities to foster and regenerate the web of relationships that sustain us all – across people, place and planet; and we work to change policies, practices, ideas and values that perpetuate inequality, prejudice and exclusion.

About the program

Jesuit Social Services Northern Territory program is delivered across the Territory, including Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs. We deliver Youth Justice Group Conferencing, Element Two of the Back on Track Program in Katherine and are strong advocates in Climate Justice.

Jesuit Social Services have been providing secretariat support to the Katherine Justice Reinvestment Group, known as ‘K Town Justice- Working Group’ and in April 2024, a proposal was submitted to deliver a Justice Reinvestment project under the consortia of Savanna Solutions, Jesuit Social Services and Flinders University.

The consortium will meet regularly and work closely to support all levels of the governance structure. This Justice Reinvestment project is community led and focused on establishing a local governance group to help break down silos, link government with community data and value add to existing programs. In addition, two circuit break initiatives will aim to break down barriers which prevent access to services for young people and improve education and

About the role

Justice reinvestment is a way of working to address the causes of over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the justice system. It is community led, strengths-based approach that aims to shift people’s interactions away from the justice system by targeting the causes of crime such as poverty, unemployment and homelessness, instead of incarceration.

The Community Engagement Officer will work under the close guidance of the Katherine Justice Reinvestment Lead to progress and assist in the design, implementation and delivery of a justice reinvestment plan for Katherine. They will be responsible for strengthening, building and maintaining working relationships and communication with community, relevant stakeholders, organisations and government. They will also assist in identifying local issues, building awareness and undertaking initiatives to support the development, growth and awareness of Justice Reinvestment in Katherine.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive relational environment
• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing training and development related to your role
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

About you

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

1. Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively and creatively with other organisations, governments and communities
2. Demonstrated skills and experience in project management and place based approaches
3. Experience working with and understanding of the issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
4. Capacity to fulfil reporting and administrative requirements associated with the position
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills

How to Apply

• Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
• For further information please contact Clare Horsfall, Senior Manager Northern Territory on 0407 780 892.
• A position description is attached.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.