Aboriginal Community Engagement Worker (Aboriginal Designated)

About Anglicare NT

Anglicare NT is a respected provider of quality human services across urban, regional, and remote areas. Anglicare NT offers a range of career opportunities in the community and social services sector in a diverse range of fields such as children and youth, family relationships and counselling, refugee and migrant, corporate services, financial counselling, mental health, disability and home care, social enterprises, and specialist homelessness services

About headspace

headspace are a busy and innovative youth mental health service providing a variety of mental health, medical, sexual and other health related services as well as vocational, functional groups and social services to young people aged 12 to 25 years and their families.

At headspace, we offer great benefits, including

• Competitive Above Award Salary
• Generous Leave Entitlements: enjoy five (5) weeks annual leave plus twelve (12) weeks paid parental leave to balance work and life.
• Professional Growth; access evidence-based therapeutic training, ongoing learning opportunities, and five paid study days each year.
• Positive Team Culture; work within a positive team culture with like-minded staff all striving to support young people and families in our communities
• Wellbeing Support; benefit from our Employee Assistance Program for confidential guidance and care.
• One hour paid self-care hour at any time during each fortnight/pay cycle.

We also offer great salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay.

About the Opportunity

The Aboriginal Community Engagement Worker plays a vital role in strengthening youth engagement and participation, reducing stigma, and improving access to mental health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. You’ll coordinate culturally safe community engagement activities, build strong partnerships, and promote mental health literacy through events, media, and outreach.

In this rewarding role, you will

• Coordinate youth participation and support the Youth Ambassador Group.
• Build partnerships with Aboriginal organisations and community groups.
• Deliver culturally safe engagement activities and mental health education.
• Create targeted media content and support social media outreach.
• Assist with cultural healing groups and promote early intervention.
• Track engagement activities and contribute to performance reporting.

About You

You identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and bring experience or a strong commitment to working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and communities. You have a Certificate IV qualification (or are willing to study) in Youth Work, Mental Health, or Community Services. You’re confident engaging with diverse stakeholders, delivering presentations, and supporting youth-led initiatives. Your communication skills, cultural knowledge, and passion for community wellbeing make you a valued team member.

Note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated role. Therefore, only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply.

As part of the recruitment process, please address the key selection criteria using the online application on the Anglicare NT website.

For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact the Corporate Operations Manager on (08) 8931 59***or visit our careers page www.anglicare-nt.org.au/careers/

To request a full position description, please email our People & Culture team at ***********@anglicare-nt.org.au

Applications are being assessed on receipt, so speed is key. The sooner you apply the better

Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must provide 100 points of identification to confirm Australian citizenship or eligibility to work in Australia; possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a current National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a valid NT driver’s licence.

Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.

Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccination Status

Anglicare NT is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for healthcare professionals. Aged Care Support workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice).

Anglicare NT staff who do NOT work directly with vulnerable people will not be required to provide evidence of COVID 19 vaccination.