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NAAJA provides legal aid for Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, with offices in Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs.
NAAJA Throughcare aims to reduce repeat offending by supporting Aboriginal people through the delivery of strengths-based case management service provision. NAAJA Throughcare are seeking to employ a Youth Team Coordinator to take a lead role in coordinating NAAJA’s Youth Throughcare Program in Alice Springs. This will entail:
- Leading the delivery of high-quality individual case management through the provision of specialist guidance, supervision and support.
- Developing and implementing procedures and processes that promote the effective operation of the Program in collaboration with NAAJA Throughcare’s management team.
- Building and maintaining strong and effective relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Strengthening best practice in the youth justice sector through advocacy, monitoring, training and participation in internal and external law and policy reform platforms.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Co-ordinator to join our Youth Throughcare team in Alice Springs.
The position requires a person with a proven ability to lead high quality individual case management as well as a familiarity with the court system and social/systemic issues faced by Aboriginal people. You will have an ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders and be able to develop professional and meaningful relationships with Aboriginal people and their families. Qualifications in social work or a related discipline will be an advantage, as is experience managing people and projects.
The right candidate will have:
- Passion for and expertise in case management
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to lead a team
- A commitment to social justice and innovation in program development
The position offers attractive employment benefits including:
- Salary of PSO5.4 $96,906 per annum plus superannuation
- Salary packaging options
- 6 weeks annual leave per year with leave loading
- Annual airfare
- Remote allowance
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 23 October 2022
Applicants for this position must address the selection criteria in their written application, which should be sent to Recruitment@naaja.org.au
Duty Statement: Throughcare Youth Team Coordinator (Alice Springs) Duty Statement_Basic Employment Conditions (002) (002)