Wanta Aboriginal Corporation works with schools in remote Northern Territory communities to encourage indigenous children to attend school on a daily basis. Through a variety of measures we provide support for learning and on-going development so that the opportunity for education is maximised and lifetime poverty and disadvantage can be overcome.

About the role

Wanta Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a full time Manager to oversee the Wanta Academy in the community of Ngukurr, Northern Territory. Ngukurr is located 331 km southeast of Katherine on the Roper Highway.

The Wanta Academy Director, key responsibilities:

• Work with upper primary and senior level students to encourage strong school attendance through the provision of sport and recreational activities.
• Open the Academy room based at the school each day, including before school, recess, lunch time and after school.
• Organise and facilitate weekly sporting events and training.
• Organise and facilitate reward trips to other communities and interstate.
• Facilitate opportunities for students to explore vocational education and training as well as practical experience within various organisations within community.

Our Ideal candidate will have the following skills / qualifications:

Essential skills:

• Experience working with indigenous youths and/or working in remote communities in a sport related environment.
• Experience managing a small team.
• Demonstrated ability of program management, delivery, evaluation and reporting
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Resilient outlook and ability to cope with stressful and sometimes confronting situations.
• A current NT driver’s licence, and a current bus licence or the ability to obtain this.
• A current OCHRE (working with children check), or the ability to obtain.

Desirable skills:

• Qualifications at a tertiary level and/or previous experience in a similar role.
• A current teaching qualification.
• Background in coaching/umpiring AFL and Basketball.

Salary package includes:

• Full housing and amenities provided.
• Attractive salary based on previous experience and qualifications.
• 8 weeks annual leave per year.
• Bonuses including airfares and hotel accommodation.
• Regular use of company vehicle.

For more information please contact CEO Demian Coates via [email protected] using the subject line: Wanta Academy Director - Ngukurr enquiry via EthicalJobs.