Join Canteen and help young people affected by cancer in a caring and compassionate team culture.

• Make a difference by impacting the lives of young people affected by Cancer.
• Be a part of an inspiring, purposeful and transformative team culture.
• Based in Darwin.
• $95,000 + super and benefits.

About us

Canteen acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples and sovereign custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Canteen is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and people of all ages. We welcome all people including those from diverse backgrounds, faiths, sexual orientation and/or gender identities.

Canteen is dedicated to supporting young people and their families affected by cancer. Founded by young cancer patients, our mission is to provide essential programs, services, and resources that positively impact the lives of 12-25 year-olds facing their own diagnosis, dealing with a close family member's cancer, or grieving the loss of a loved one. We believe in the transformative power of our team, and together, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Canteen’s success is built on the capability and motivation of its people. We are now seeking a Senior Programs Officer – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs to join our team. This role will be responsible for supporting the design, delivery and evaluation of a portfolio of peer support, psychosocial and recreational initiatives for Canteen’s service users, with a special focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

This is a high-impact role for a youth engagement expert with a natural ability to connect and support.

About our benefits

We connect, we empower, we challenge, and we are real. These values ground the way we work at Canteen, and underpin a culture that brings people together, collectively, in an inspiring and positive way. Being a part of our team offers you a rewarding, purposeful and genuine experience, with endless opportunities. Find out more on our LinkedIn Life Page.

• Base Salary + Superannuation + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free).
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave.
• Learning & Development opportunities.

About our role

• Design, organise, and deliver a range of engaging events and psychosocial programs for young people impacted by cancer, actively supporting their participation, fostering peer support, and facilitating leadership development, while ensuring effective program management and evaluation.
• Promote Canteen's programs and events in line with brand guidelines, expand reach through external partnerships and networking, represent the organisation at relevant forums and events, participate in fundraising activities, and contribute to the Reconciliation Action Plan through program collaboration.
• Responsible for conducting thorough risk analysis and ensuring compliance with Canteen's risk management, child protection, incident reporting, and clinical risk policies and procedures, including managing 'working with children checks' and escalating clinical risks.
• Plan, monitor, and deliver on program budgets, actively minimising operational costs through donations and fundraising, with accurate recording of financial information.
• This role involves actively contributing to policy and process development, participating in cross-functional groups and discussions to support organisational priorities, and gathering service user feedback to drive continuous improvement.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in in education, youth work, allied health, human services or related fields is highly regarded
• Experience in working directly with diverse communities, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth and communites
• Highly motivated, team player who contributes to developing an effective team that is focused on achieving against key performance indicators. 
• Demonstrated skills designing and delivering engaging events, recreation programs and programs with significant psychosocial practice elements (e.g. structured group work time)
• Essential qualities for this role include being approachable, having the ability to listen actively, exhibiting a friendly and professional approach, and demonstrating high levels of integrity, honesty, and commitment.

*Due to the nature of Canteen’s work, you will be required to occasionally work weekends and evenings. Advance notice will be given when this is the case, and Canteen does have a Time off in Lieu policy for taking leave as agreed with the supervising manager.  

If you’re passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, Apply Now.

Do not delay in applying as we will be reviewing applications periodically during this time. Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience.

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Employment Expectations

To ensure an ongoing commitment to the success of Canteen, all applications must be able to:

• Successfully complete and maintain a current National Police Check and Working with Child Check relevant to the individual’s state jurisdiction.
• Undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment to guarantee the safety of all Canteen’s stakeholders.
• Provide at least two direct referees to ensure a successful reference check is completed.
• Provide relevant copies of professional qualification/s stated on the application.