Strength and Healing Coordinator

Anglicare NT; Nhulunbuy; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave and 17% leave

Salary packaging up to $15,900 p/a

12 weeks paid parental leave

Discounted private health insurance

Professional development & five paid

Early access to long service leave

Job summary

Anglicare NT in Nhulunbuy invites applications for a Strength and Healing Coordinator. You will work with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and families to coordinate collaborative responses for vulnerable young people up to 18 years and their families in the East Arnhem region.

This fixed-term role (to 30 June 2027) focuses on coordination, partnerships, referrals and culturally safe practice, offering generous leave, development opportunities and remote-community impact.

Qualifications

• Qualifications and/or significant experience in community services, youth services, social and emotional wellbeing, health, human services or a related field.
• Experience coordinating multi-agency responses for children, young people and families.
• Strong relationship-building skills and experience working alongside Aboriginal communities and organisations.
• Knowledge of Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) and issues impacting vulnerable young people.
• Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts or brokerage funding.
• Ability to travel throughout the East Arnhem region and work respectfully within local cultural protocols.
• Commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Strength and Healing responses for young people up to 18 years and their families across the East Arnhem region.
• Facilitate partnerships, coordinate referrals and support pathways.
• Identify service gaps and work with communities to develop culturally appropriate responses.
• Work with Aboriginal communities and organisations to support coordinated service delivery.
• Operate within funding parameters and program requirements.

Skills

Multi-agency coordination

Relationship building

Facilitation & stakeholder engagement

Social & emotional wellbeing knowledge

Cultural safety

Travel in East Arnhem region

Education

Degree in community services or related field

Job description

Why Join Anglicare NT

• Five weeks annual leave + 17% Leave Loading
• Salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay (up to $15,900 p/a)
• 12 weeks paid parental leave & paid partner leave provisions
• Access to discounted private health insurance
• Access to ongoing professional development & training opportunities & five paid study days each year.
• Early access to long service leave from 7 years of continuous service

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 the Opportunity

As the Strength and Healing Coordinator, you will work alongside Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, cultural authorities, service providers and families to coordinate collaborative responses that support vulnerable young people and their families. This is a coordination and systems-focused role, rather than a direct case management or counselling position.

You’ll coordinate Strength and Healing responses for young people up to 18 years of age and their families across the East Arnhem region. You will facilitate partnerships, coordinate referrals and support pathways, identify service gaps, and work with communities and stakeholders to develop culturally appropriate responses.

This is a fixed-term opportunity through to 30 June 2027, with the potential for extension subject to funding and program requirements.

What we are looking for:

• Qualifications and/or significant experience in community services, youth services, social and emotional wellbeing, health, human services or a related field.
• Experience coordinating multi-agency responses for children, young people and families.
• Strong relationship-building skills and experience working alongside Aboriginal communities and organisations.
• Knowledge of Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) and issues impacting vulnerable young people.
• Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts or brokerage funding.
• The ability to travel throughout the East Arnhem region and work respectfully within local cultural protocols
• A commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice, particularly when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally diverse communities.

Note: The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), section 57 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1996 (NT) and section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

Special Measures vacancies are open to everyone including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. However, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

NHULUNBUY

Situated on the beautiful Gove Peninsula in North East Arnhem Land, Nhulunbuy is one of Australia's most unique and rewarding places to live and work.

Surrounded by pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters and breathtaking landscapes, Nhulunbuy offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in the country. Whether it's fishing, camping, boating, cultural experiences or simply exploring uncrowded beaches, every weekend feels like a getaway.

Home to the Yolngu people, one of Australia's oldest continuing cultures, Nhulunbuy provides a rare opportunity to work alongside Aboriginal communities, build meaningful relationships and gain valuable cultural knowledge and understanding.

Working in Nhulunbuy means becoming part of a close-knit and welcoming community while developing skills and experiences that will stand out throughout your career.

Due to the region's remote location, rental accommodation can be limited and may require advance planning. We encourage prospective applicants to consider local housing availability as part of their decision-making process.

Housing may be available for the successful candidate in Gove (rental charges apply and accommodation is not subsidised).

Safeguarding Children & Young People

Anglicare NT are committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities. Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card along with 100 points of identification to confirm Australian Citizenship or eligibility to work in Australia.

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.