Aboriginal Youth Engagement & Mental Health Liaison

NTCOSS; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Salary

Five weeks annual leave

Parental leave

Professional growth

Team culture

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Anglicare NT is seeking an Aboriginal Community Engagement Worker to strengthen youth engagement and improve access to mental health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. You will coordinate culturally safe activities, build partnerships, and promote mental health literacy through events and outreach.

The role involves coordinating youth participation, developing media content, and tracking engagement to support performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identifying with commitment to youth work.
• Certificate IV qualification in Youth Work / Mental Health / Community Services (or willingness to study).
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and present information effectively.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural knowledge

Passion for community wellbeing

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Certificate IV in Community Services

Job description

Anglicare NT is seeking an Aboriginal Community Engagement Worker to strengthen youth engagement and improve access to mental health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. You will coordinate culturally safe activities, build partnerships, and promote mental health literacy through events and outreach.

The role involves coordinating youth participation, developing media content, and tracking engagement to support performance reporting.