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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 our website.

About the role:

The Active Communities Relief Coordinator will provide interim coordination of Active Communities programs, ensuring continuity of service delivery and alignment with community priorities and 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 administrative and organisational skills including records management.

Strong organisational skills, with prior experience leading a complex service space with competing internal and external demands.

First Aid and CPR qualification, or the willingness to obtain.

Food safety qualification, or the willingness to obtain.

Current Ochre Card, or the willingness to obtain.

Have a knowledge of and commitment to apply a strength based and community development approach, including working within an Indigenous cultural framework.

Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to live, work and thrive in complex cross-cultural environments.

Advanced oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including effective stakeholder engagement, active listening and experience in navigating conflict and challenging situations.

Strong cross-cultural awareness, respect, and understanding of First Nations people and their history.

Proven effective time management with the ability to work autonomously.

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook) and an ability to learn new software.

Must hold a current C Class Drivers Licence

It would be desirable if you also possessed:

Other relevant or related qualifications.

Previous experience living and/or working in remote Australian First Nations’ communities.

Demonstrated high level of cross-cultural awareness to ensure effective participation in a multi-cultural workplace.

Awareness of issues affecting First Nations People in Australia.

Employees must also be prepared to travel to remote communities via various means, including 4WD vehicles and light aircraft.

All employment with EARC is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check and the ability to obtain a Working with Children Clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the position.

A full Position Description may be obtained by visiting our website

What you'll get in return:

Casual employment.

Level 6: Pay $57.36 gross pa (excluding super) with annual wage increase opportunities built into our EBA.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

For further information about this position please contact our Regional Coordinator - Youth, Sport and Recreation – [email protected] or our Regional Manager - Youth, Sport and Recreation, Peter Dunkley - [email protected]

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

Thank you for your application for a position with East Arnhem Regional Council. Please note that only short-listed candidates who move to the next stage in the selection process will be contacted. Please note your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes. Candidates can access their personal information contacting [email protected]

East Arnhem Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.