Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 23rd Oct 2024
- Regional NT > Katherine
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
Jesuit Social Services Northern Territory program is delivered across the Territory, including Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs. We deliver Youth Justice Group Conferencing, Element Two of the Back on Track Program in Katherine and are strong advocates in Climate Justice.
Jesuit Social Services have been providing secretariat support to the Katherine Justice Reinvestment Group, known as ‘K Town Justice- Working Group’ and in April 2024, a proposal was submitted to deliver a Justice Reinvestment project under the consortia of Savanna Solutions, Jesuit Social Services and Flinders University.
The consortium will meet regularly and work closely to support all levels of the governance structure. This Justice Reinvestment project is community led and focused on establishing a local governance group to help break down silos, link government with community data and value add to existing programs. In addition, two circuit break initiatives will aim to break down barriers which prevent access to services for young people and improve education and employment pathways.
Justice reinvestment is a way of working to address the causes of over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the justice system. It is community led, strengths-based approach that aims to shift people’s interactions away from the justice system by targeting the causes of crime such as poverty, unemployment and homelessness, instead of incarceration.
The Community Engagement Officer will work under the close guidance of the Katherine Justice Reinvestment Lead to progress and assist in the design, implementation and delivery of a justice reinvestment plan for Katherine. They will be responsible for strengthening, building and maintaining working relationships and communication with community, relevant stakeholders, organisations and government. They will also assist in identifying local issues, building awareness and undertaking initiatives to support the development, growth and awareness of Justice Reinvestment in Katherine.
This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:
A position description is attached.
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.
We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.
Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.