POSITION TITLE: Community Development Worker – Strong Money

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This position supports the delivery of Waltja’s financial literacy support services on remote central Australian communities. This position will assist Aboriginal families to identify and address money management issues, to gain financial literacy skills, to make informed choices and to engage positively and proactively with Centrelink and relevant institutions and services.

The Community Development Worker – Strong Money will be based in Alice Springs with regular travel to designated communities (out of Alice Springs 3 to 4 days in a week, 3 weeks in every 5). This is a full-time position.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Community Development Worker – Strong Money will be accountable to the Team Leader and CEO, and will work in partnership with Waltja’s other remote program field workers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide support to families on remote communities to identify and address money management issues. Support is to be based upon a strengths-based approach, the principles of self-determination, and respect for Aboriginal people, communities and culture

2. Provide case management support to individuals and family groups as required, including education, problem-solving and advocacy

3. Provide financial literacy education training as required, for individuals, small groups or community workshops

4. Engage Aboriginal people from each community wherever possible as mentors, advisers, and co-workers to assist with Waltja’s service delivery, and support skills development of community members related to the program objectives

5. Work collaboratively with relevant local and regional service providers, agencies and institutions, to provide and receive referrals, and to plan events and activities consistent with Waltja’s program objectives

6. Advocate for clients access to relevant services, and for appropriate and informed service delivery to community clients

7. Complete and provide appropriate and up-to-date documentation related to community visits, travel plans, data reporting, and client/community support provided or requested

8. Where appropriate assist in the preparation of submissions for external funding

9. Work as part of Waltja’s team across all projects. Work together with other staff, Management and elected Board Members. Support and mentor junior staff where relevant. Participate in Waltja events and meetings as directed

10. Represent Waltja at Conferences, Seminars, Meetings, and Committees and in other community forums

11. Identify training and professional needs/opportunities, and undertake training as directed by Management Team

12. A commitment to comply with all Waltja Policy and Procedures and Code of Conduct

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential:

1. Qualifications in Business services or Community Development

2. Previous experience in community development work, including community consultation, service delivery, performance and data reporting, and evaluation

3. Previous experience in the provision of money management and/or financial literacy services

4. A commitment to Aboriginal self-determination, demonstrated ability to relate sensitively and effectively with Indigenous people and demonstrated awareness of the issues affecting Aboriginal children/young people and their families in central Australia

5. Demonstrated capacity for strategic decision-making, and initiative to make appropriate decisions when required

6. Current NT Drivers License or commitment to transfer current Drivers License to NT immediately upon appointment

7. Current NT Working with Children and Vulnerable Persons (Ochre Card) authorization, or the capacity to acquire this within 6 weeks of provisional appointment

8. Willingness to undertake a Police Check (for criminal history) – required within 6 weeks of provisional appointment

Desirable:

1. Experience working in or with remote central Australian Aboriginal communities

2. Experience working with Aboriginal families to assist them to make positive change and/or to address barriers to self-determination

3. Financial literacy experience or relevant qualifications

4. Experience driving 4WD vehicles in remote areas

SALARY PACKAGE:

Wage: SCHADS Award Level 4-5 (depending upon qualifications): currently starting rate is $44.58/hr

Superannuation: 12.0% standard and trainee rate, Waltja pays 14.0% as bonus for nonsmokers

Travel: $75/night for remote travel

Annual travel bonus: $950 per year

Wellbeing allowance: Up to $800 reimbursement of personal well-being services costs

Equipment: All digital/computer/phone equipment as needed, Swag supplied

How to Apply

Please apply by email to [email protected] with a current Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria. Only applications addressing the selection criteria will be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 17 November 2025

Starting date: Immediate start available or January 2026 negotiable

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, please note this position may be filled before the closing date. Previous applicants need not apply.