• Permanent Full time | 35 hours/week
• Location: Darwin, NT
• Salary: $86K + Super + Salary packaging benefits
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

As part of Mission Australia Housing, this role will be responsible for building relationships and partnerships with community members and stakeholders across the NT area.

This role will work closely with Tenancy, Asset and Support Teams to provide an integrated service delivery approach.

This is an identified position under section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and all applicants must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australians. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Develop and implement community development programs, workshops and events that align with national strategy and local plan
• Act as a liaison between the community, local government and other stakeholders to advocate for cultural initiatives
• Develop and source culturally appropriate resources to assist clients in engaging with the community to meet immediate and long-term needs
• Coordinate tenant communications with local operations team and contribute to developing and implementing strategies
• Lead the community and stakeholder to develop end-to-end engagement plans and monitor the progress and outcomes
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver positive outcomes within the framework of integrated service delivery

Requirements for Success

• Tertiary qualification with 1 year of experience or minimum 2 years of experience in the community development sector
• Demonstrated understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CaLD and other communities
• Demonstrated ability to act with initiative and create solutions to presenting programs that meet a range of stakeholders' need
• Strong ability to build relationships and having working knowledge of NT communities
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including highly developed administrative and computer skills

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Community Cultural Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We Strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected].

Your benefits

• Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.

How to Apply

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As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.