Men's Shed Coordinator

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development (15 days per年

Flexible work policy

Salary packaging

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking a Men’s Shed Coordinator in Alice Springs to lead the planning, development and delivery of culturally responsive programs for Aboriginal men.

You will build partnerships, engage participants and ensure activities promote physical health, social and emotional wellbeing, and community connectedness, while aligning with organisational objectives. A Diploma and experience in community development are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma qualification with extensive community-based experience.
• Understanding of Aboriginal culture and issues affecting Aboriginal men in Central Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, implementation and continuous improvement of culturally responsive programs for Aboriginal men.
• Engage participants, build partnerships and ensure activities promote physical health, wellbeing and community connectedness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align Men’s Shed Programs with organisational objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Education

Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Be part of a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Full-time Contract

37.5 hours per week

Aboriginal Male Identified position

$115,440 - $132,717 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$140,570 - $162,793

About the role

The Men's Shed Coordinator leads the planning, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of culturally responsive individual and group programs that engage vulnerable and disadvantaged Aboriginal men. The role is responsible for designing and delivering meaningful activities that promote physical health, social and emotional wellbeing, and community connectedness, while fostering a strong sense of purpose, personal growth, and empowerment. The Men's Shed Coordinator builds collaborative partnerships, supports participant engagement, and ensures the Men's Shed Programs are responsive to community needs and aligned with organisational objectives.

To be considered for this position, you will require:

• Is a male of Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community.
• Minimum level diploma qualification with extensive experience in working within a community based environment and a demonstrated capacity to promote soical health issues or similar, using community development techniques and the social model of good health.
• Understanding of Aboriginal Culture and the issues that affect Aboriginal Men in Central Australia particularly in relation to health and wellbeing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to liaise with clients, volunteers, stakeholders and other service agencies.
• Proven ability to manage time and set priorities to achieve a broad range of outcomes within parameters and with minimum direction.
• Demonstrated high level organisational skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team to achieve results.
• Proficiency in IT systems and software (e.g. MS Office or similar) and the ability to learn new systems, processes and technologies.
• Current NT Drivers License.

What we offer:

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

*Total Effective Packageincludes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

For more information on the position please contact Senior Manager - Ingkintja, Michael Liddle on 0491 096 223.

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.