• Based in Nightcliff, Darwin, NT (travel required)
• Senior Practitioner Role | No Direct Reports
• $116,000 per annum (ex superannuation, FTE, all-inclusive of reasonable additional hours) plus salary sacrifice benefits

About Impact North

Impact North supports Indigenous social enterprises and community-led businesses across the Northern Territory through programs, coworking spaces, and a connected community that helps entrepreneurs grow and create lasting impact.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an exceptional relationship builder to be the heartbeat of our community engagement - building trusted, face-to-face relationships with Indigenous social enterprises, members, alumni, and strategic partners across the NT.

You will be on the ground, travelling regularly to regional and remote areas, listening deeply, connecting people to opportunities, and ensuring our community feels supported and valued. This is a senior practitioner role with no direct reports - you will work collaboratively across our leadership and program teams.

What You'll Do

Build deep community relationships through in-person engagement

• Conduct regular site visits to member businesses and Indigenous social enterprises
• Travel to regional and remote areas to meet community members where they are
• Facilitate personal introductions and connections between members
• Keep alumni engaged in advocacy, events, and community moments

Grow and nurture our membership community

• Identify and convert prospective members through community engagement and strategic outreach
• Guide members through the membership journey with needs-based conversations
• Coordinate tailored opportunities for members—roundtables, conferences, strategic introductions
• Broker connections between members and relevant opportunities, mentors, and networks
• Generate cowork leads and assess affiliate partnerships

Shape events and program engagement

• Plan and coordinate major events with the leadership team
• Drive outreach across multiple channels to maximize participation
• Identify and engage facilitators, mentors, and speakers from the community
• Develop leads for program participation across Business Builder, Stepping Into Business, and cowork

About You

You are a natural connector with exceptional relationship-building skills and a community-first mindset. You love in-person engagement, are comfortable with regular regional travel, and can balance relational work with outcomes.

You bring:

• Strong track record in stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and ethical, needs-based sales
• Experience working with social enterprises, Indigenous organisations, or purpose-led communities
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills across diverse stakeholder groups
• High-level organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Deep understanding of networked communities (lived experience highly regarded)
• Alignment with the mission of supporting Indigenous businesses and social enterprises
• Why Join Us

Work at the intersection of community, impact, and Indigenous entrepreneurship with a passionate team committed to creating lasting change across the Northern Territory.

How to Apply

Full Position Description available on request.

To apply, click the Apply Now button, upload your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and alignment with this role.

To discuss this opportunity or ask questions, contact Matt for a confidential discussion on 0472 620 288 or [email protected]

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and from people with lived experience in the social enterprise and Indigenous business sectors.

Impact North is committed to creating a culturally safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace.