SEWB Facilitator

AMSANT; Darwin; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employer superannuation

Six weeks annual leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Personal leave

Study leave

Professional development up to $3k

Ceremonial leave

Employee assistance program

Ex gratia Christmas leave

Job summary

AMSANT in Darwin seeks a SEWB Facilitator to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the NT. You will deliver training on SEWB, support trauma‑informed practice, and contribute to workforce development with resources and reports.

This fixed term, full‑time role involves delivering diverse training packages and collaborating with ACCHS to improve wellbeing outcomes while traveling to remote NT communities as needed.

Qualifications

• Work experience and/or qualifications in training, SEWB, mental health, community development, social work, AOD, or counselling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for cross-cultural stakeholders including Aboriginal communities.
• Ability to facilitate training and present AMSANT programs publicly.
• Project management and problem-solving skills for planning and evaluation.
• Knowledge of culturally safe, trauma-informed practice and related trauma issues.
• Ability to reflect on skills and improve program outcomes using evidence.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.
• Willingness to travel to remote locations by plane or vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop collaborative relationships with ACCHS and key organisations to improve SEWB training access.
• Contribute to creation of new/ enhanced training resources, tools, and workshop plans.
• Pursue self-initiated learning and evidence-based professional development.
• Facilitate SEWB training and trauma-informed practice with workforce mentoring.
• Undertake projects to support SEWB and AOD program excellence as directed.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and research projects.
• Support team communications and perform general admin duties.
• Undertake other tasks as directed by management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Public speaking / facilitation

Cross-cultural communication

Project management

Problem solving

Travel to remote locations

Education

Training and facilitation

Social and emotional wellbeing

Mental health / AOD

Counselling / social work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Organisation

AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) in the Northern Territory. AMSANT advocates for equity in health and wellbeing and supports its member services to deliver comprehensive, culturally safe primary health care to Aboriginal people across the NT.

• Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.
• Employer superannuation contribution.
• Six weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading.
• Personal/carers leave up to 15 days per year.
• 10 days per year study leave can be negotiated.
• Professional development opportunities up to $3,000 per year.
• 10 days ceremonial leave.
• Access to a free employee assistance program.
• Ex gratia leave of three paid days during the Christmas shutdown period (excl. casuals).

About The Organisation

AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) in the Northern Territory. AMSANT advocates for equity in health and wellbeing and supports its member services to deliver comprehensive, culturally safe primary health care to Aboriginal people across the NT.

• Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.
• Employer superannuation contribution.
• Six weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading.
• Personal/carers leave up to 15 days per year.
• 10 days per year study leave can be negotiated.
• Professional development opportunities up to $3,000 per year.
• 10 days ceremonial leave.
• Access to a free employee assistance program.
• Ex gratia leave of three paid days during the Christmas shutdown period (excl. casuals).

Additionally, you’ll enjoy

Contract Duration

Fixed Term to 30.06.2027

Contract Type

Full-time.

Work hours

Monday-Friday 08:00am - 04:30pm

Location

Darwin.

Salary

$85,797.92 - $94,414.56 p.a. plus superannuation

The SEWB Facilitator position is therefore only open to Aboriginal applicants

About The Role

Our Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) team supports member services to support the social, emotional, cultural and spiritual well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Northern Territory.

We work alongside our member services to build skills and confidence in SEWB, mental health, AOD and trauma-informed care.

The position delivers training, professional development, and workforce support activities across the Northern Territory. Facilitators deliver a range of training packages including, but not limited to, Culturally Responsive Trauma Informed Practice (CRTIP), Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid (ATSIMHFA) and Narrative Practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain collaborative, consultative relationships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) and key organisations to improve access to SEWB training programs delivered face-to-face and online.
• Work as a part of a team to contribute to the development of new or enhance existing high-quality training resources, tools, workshop plans and reports.
• Continuously develop and deepen content knowledge of SEWB training programs by undertaking self-initiated learning, evidence-based research and professional development initiatives.
• Along with other team members, facilitate SEWB training and organisational change programs that are underpinned by trauma informed approaches and provide workforce mentoring and support to ACCHS to apply in practice learning outcomes.
• Undertake projects, initiatives and activities that support best practice models of SEWB and AOD programs as directed by SEWB Manager and Workforce Development Coordinator.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of processes and outcomes by taking part in research projects or sector forums.
• Work collaboratively within the SEWB team to contribute to professional learning and reflective practice, general administrative duties, and contribute to maintaining internal and external communication processes.
• Undertake other tasks as directed by the SEWB Manager and/or the SEWB Workforce Development Coordinator.

Essential

Selection Criteria (Qualifications & Attributes)

• Work experience and/or qualifications in one of the following disciplines: training and facilitating, social and emotional wellbeing, suicide prevention and mental health; community development; social work; alcohol and other drugs; or counselling.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) suitable to a cross-cultural environment and a cross-section of stakeholders including Aboriginal community members, health professionals and senior managers.
• Ability to facilitate training and learning outcomes to diverse audiences and the ability to present AMSANT training programs in public forums.
• Possess project management and problem-solving skills that contribute to planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects and initiatives.
• Understanding of or demonstrated knowledge of culturally safe and trauma-informed practice, issues surrounding suicide, grief and loss for Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated ability to reflect on own skills and the available evidence-base in relation to improving the quality of programs and program outcomes.
• Knowledge and proven ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of products including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.
• Ability to travel to remote locations by plane or vehicle on a regular basis.

Desirable

• Experience working in an Aboriginal-controlled organisation.
• Qualifications in trauma-informed care, narrative therapies or related disciplines.

Additional Information

• Original qualifications must be available for viewing and copies to be kept on personnel file.
• Applications must have an Ochre Card and a Current Police Check and/or ability to obtain these prior to commencement.
• Applicants must be able and willing to undertake travel throughout the NT and Interstate (sometimes as a light aircraft passenger) and possess a C class Driver’s Licence.

Applications close: COB Wednesday 21st October 2026 – Applications will be reviewed upon receipt

If you have any queries or would like any additional information about this role, please contact the HR team at [e-mail].