Eligibility

These are Affirmative Measures – First Nations applicants only positions.

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. To be eligible to apply under the Affirmative Measures Initiative, applicants must:

· be an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person

· identify as an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person, and

· be accepted by their community as being and Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander person

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status before being appointed to the role.

About the Tenancy Support Program

The Tenancy Support Program (TSP) assists the residents of Darwin and Palmerston’s Urban Indigenous Communities (Bagot, Kulaluk, Minmirama, One Mile Dam, Knuckey’s Lagoon and Palmerston Indigenous Village) to achieve successful tenancies and better integrate with the broader community.

Case management is delivered with a whole-of-family approach to clients who are either self-referrals or referred by Territory Housing or Yilli Housing.

Benefits and perks

Conditions of employment covered by the Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2018. Salary range starting at $26.67 per hour. Option to salary package a maximum of $16,050 from your gross salary each year; 5 weeks pro rata annual leave per year; and a 35-hour week. We have a dedicated employee assistance program and excellent training and development opportunities.

Skills and experience

OBJECTIVE: Learn how to provide the delivery of culturally appropriate support to Indigenous families residing in the Darwin and Palmerston Town Communities in order to build resilience and wellbeing to enable them to remain in their houses.

• Training as a caseworker, you will learn how to case plan and support families including: assessment, coordination, monitoring and implementation of plans ; 
• Training on how to prepare appropriate clients records in a timely manner; 
• Training on  how to develop and maintain effective relationships with LNAC and other relevant stakeholders in the interest of the client and the program; 
• Be punctual, reliable and maintain a neat and tidy appearance; 
• Train on how to support training programs to families under the TSP program; 
• Takes part in the assessment phase under the supervision of the Team Leader 
• Training on usage and recording of TSP equipment including lawn mower, Whipper Snipper and Trailer i.e. monitoring their use to TSP Client groups.
• Ensure client confidentiality and legally accountable practices at all times; 
• Other position related duties as agreed in performance agreement, with your supervisor; 
• Maintain respect for Larrakia people and traditional country; 

Key Selection Criteria:

• Experience in working with Indigenous people and communities, including ability to develop rapport with clients and share knowledge and skills in a culturally appropriate manner
• Willing to learn or have basic knowledge about family services, especially those that have a focus on Indigenous families at risk within a home visiting / case management framework and ability to learn how to work collaboratively with other service providers 
• Willing to learn all aspects of  tenancy support in a social housing environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team, exercise initiative, apply good time management and organisational skills 
• Understanding of cultural protocols, together with a willingness to work respectfully in accordance with Larrakia and other Indigenous culture 
• Good computer, literacy and numeracy skills, including ability to learn how to write regular reports. Willing to undergo relevant training to upgrade computer skills. 
• NT Drivers Licence (C Class) (or Learners Permit may be accepted)

Desirable: 

• Identify as Larrakia
• Willing to undertake Certificate II in Community Services/Indigenous Leadership 

Applicants are required to undergo Drug and Alcohol testing if you are in the final selection as part of the recruitment process.

To apply for this role, please click the 'apply now' button and upload your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.  To be eligible for consideration you must supply current copies of your Drivers licence/Learners Permit, Working with Children check (receipt will be acceptable from SafeNT), National Police check and provide proof of your COVID-19 Vaccination status.

Applications close 1 September 2024