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Youth Sports and Recreation Coordinator - Galiwinku, Ramingining and Milingimbi

East Arnhem Regional Council

About us:

East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) provides services to nine remote communities across East Arnhem Land. We are dedicated to promoting the power of people, protection of community and respect for cultural diversity. Working with EARC will mean that you will be part of a wider team that is passionate about the people it serves, and you’ll have access to career growth and professional development opportunities.

East Arnhem Land is home to incredibly rich Indigenous culture and boasts some of Australia’s most unique landscapes, ranging from rich red bauxite soils to pristine white sand coast lines. With activities such as fishing, boating, camping, walking and exploring the diverse vegetation and landscapes right on your doorstep, working with the EARC can offer you a great work life balance. For a full list of employee benefits please visit the ‘Employment’ page on our website here: https://www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/

About the role:

We are currently hiring three Youth, Sport and Recreation Coordinators; one position per the following locations Galiwinku, Milingimbi and Ramingining. If you have a preference between locations, please make this clear in your application.

You will provide overall community based coordination and leadership of Youth, Sport, and Recreation (YSR) activities, guided by community priorities, and supporting the strategic direction of East Arnhem Regional Council.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

  • Demonstrated prior experience in youth work, community development, sport and recreation, events management, working with First Nations communities, or other related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess program capacity, and strengthen service over time.
  • Have a knowledge of and commitment to apply a strengths based and community development approach, including working within an Indigenous cultural framework.
  • Strong organisational skills including ability to effectively manage time between service delivery, team mentoring, facility / asset maintenance and administrative tasks.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including high level written and oral communication, mediation and negotiation skills.
  • Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to live, work and thrive in complex cross cultural environments.
  • Strong cross cultural awareness, respect, and understanding of First Nations people and their history.
  • Must hold a current and valid C Class Driver’s Licence with the ability to driver a manual transmission vehicle.

It would be desirable if you also possessed:

  • Previous experience living in a remote First Nations community.
  • Remote four wheel drive experience and training.
  • Trauma informed care and youth case management.

Note: The preferred applicant must be able to travel to remote communities on a regular basis via light aircraft and/or 4WD vehicle.

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a Criminal History Check and obtain a Working with Children Clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the position.

What you'll get in return:

Full time permanent employment receiving a salary of $84,632.48 before superannuation contributions and locality allowance. You will also benefit from 6 weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading. Housing will be provided in each of the three communities – Galiwinku, Milingimbi and Ramingining. Relocation and repatriation assistance will also be provided to the successful applicant.

A full Position Description can be obtained by visiting the EARC website at www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/positions-vacant.

For further information please contact Peter Dunkley – [email protected], using the subject line: Youth Sports and Recreation Coordinator - Galiwinku, Ramingining and Milingimbi enquiry via EthicalJobs

Under the EARC's Special Measures Recruitment Strategy, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

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