Community Programs Team Member

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation; Batemans Bay; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay: $46.70–$50.25

Superannuation

NFP Salary Packaging

Professional development

Paid leave during holidays

Job summary

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation in Batemans Bay, NSW seeks a Community Programs Team Member to deliver culturally sensitive activities and education for Aboriginal communities, focusing on youth aged 10-25. The role is full-time and fixed-term to 30 June 2027, with a strong emphasis on safety, wellbeing and community impact.

Aboriginal identification is required. Remuneration is $46.70/hr–$50.25/hr, plus Super and NFP Salary Packaging, with ongoing training and holiday leave during the

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher in Community Services or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with Aboriginal communities or within an Aboriginal organisation.
• Experience providing one-on-one support to clients with complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community education initiatives, events and activities for wellbeing and safety.
• Coordinate and deliver group programs to Aboriginal community groups in need.
• Provide one-on-one support to Aboriginal youth and monitor attendance.
• Maintain data, submit weekly reports and assist with WDO clients as required.
• Uphold child protection obligations and ensure KPI targets are met.

Skills

Youth work

Community education

Group facilitation

Trauma-informed

Cultural safety

Interagency collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services

Job description

Community Programs Team Member (Identified*)

The Community Programs Team Member will deliver the Strong Families Strong Communities programs through the provision of culturally sensitive activities, events, groups and community education.

With a particular focus on youth aged 10 - 25 years and working in a range of settings including community, in the home and/or schools the Community Programs Team Member will work collaboratively with other services/individuals to improve community safety and wellbeing.

This is a full time fixed term to 30 June 2027 position based in Batemans Bay NSW.

*This role is only open to applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Being an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification required to undertake this role and is authorised in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

What you'll be doing

Community education and group work

Develop and coordinate community education initiatives, events, and activities that support the wellbeing and safety of Aboriginal people.

Coordinate and/or deliver group programs to vulnerable Aboriginal community groups who need support including children, youth, the elderly, Aboriginal families, and isolated people.

Participate in interagency networks and committees to improve community outcomes.

Youth work

Provide one-on-one support services to Aboriginal youth to improve safety and wellbeing. Service delivery may include information, advocacy, case work, drop-in assistance, outreach and home visiting, personal and practical assistance, and referral.

Deliver support to clients using strengths-based trauma-informed and culturally safe approaches.

Role model and reinforce safety through clear boundaries and expectations.

Sign up clients who are eligible for a Work Development Order (WDO).

Monitor attendance, maintain relevant data, provide assistance to WDO clients as required, submit weekly reports.

Coordinate and supervise the work and activities to be undertaken by members participating in the WDO Program.

Accountability

Maintain a working understanding of child protection legislation and mandatory reporting obligations and uphold this in all work with children and young people.

Ensure that Strong Families Strong Communities targets and KPI's are achieved in line with funding agreements.

What we're looking for

Certificate IV or higher in Community Services or equivalent qualification or currently enrolled to obtain.

Experience working with Aboriginal communities or within an Aboriginal organisation.

Experience providing one-on-one support to clients experiencing complex issues e.g. abuse, racism, substance abuse, homelessness.

Experience in facilitating groups, conducting community events, or running programs.

Knowledge and understanding of child protection requirements relating to community work.

Knowledge and understanding of strengths-based, trauma informed and culturally safe approaches.

Understanding of the issues and barriers that impact upon the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

Confirmation of Aboriginality

What we offer

Remuneration: $46.70/hr – $50.25/hr + Super + NFP Salary Packaging.

NFP Salary Packaging: save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.

A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.

A culturally responsive work environment.

We support ongoing learning through training opportunities and professional development.

Additional paid leave during the Christmas/New Year office closure period.

Closing Date

Applications will be reviewed as they are received up to 4pm Friday 25 September 2026.

Community Programs Team Member • Batemans Bay, NSW, AU