About Us

Children’s Ground is working to create an environment where families realise their aspirations for the next generation of children to be free from trauma and suffering, enjoy equity and safety, be able to grow into adulthood happy and healthy, and have agency over their social, cultural, political and economic life.  To learn more about Children’s Ground and the work we do, visit our website. 

About the Job

This position works alongside children, young people, adults, families, and communities with a focus on early intervention and prevention strategies to keep families strong and together.

Central to Children’s Ground strategy is community wellbeing and development. Supporting people to have self-agency in accessing services to keep themselves and their families safe is integral to building and keeping communities strong.

Working within the Territory Families framework the Family Support Coordinator ensures that the Family Support Service is delivered with quality and integrity in accordance with the Children’s Ground Integrated Approach. The role is responsible for the administration and facilitation of the Family Support Service, including the management of staff, and collaboration with other teams.

About You

The coordinator will be a First Nations person who has experience and/or a relevant qualification in social work, community development and social science. You will have experience working with First Nations Communities and understand the effects of colonisation, disempowerment with the ability to implement strength based and trauma informed approaches.

You will be passionate about social justice and improving outcomes for First Nations Communities as well as being a self-starter who thinks systematically and thrives in an environment that is ambiguous and complex.

Essential selection criteria

1. Relevant qualifications and/or minimum of three years’ experience, such as social work, community development and social science.
2. Experience working with First Nations town communities and understand how the impacts   of colonisation, disempowerment and intergenerational trauma express themselves for First Nations people.
3. Strong understanding and implementation of strength based and trauma informed approaches.
4. Experience in case management.
5. Experience leading and supporting a team.
6. Excellent communication and community engagement skills.
7. Experience of early intervention in relation to child, family and community safety, with a knowledge of Northern Territory laws and legislation.
8. Knowledge of child protection issues and the NT child protection system, with experience supporting people experiencing family and domestic violence.
9. Knowledge of housing issues and supporting people to apply and access housing support.
10. Have an established network for service provider referrals, or have the ability to develop a strong network quickly. Important networks include family and domestic violence. organisations, Government agencies, education pathways, and not for profit social support organisations.
11. Experience working in a flexible environment and responsive to client needs.
12. Ability to advocate to clients and communicate with people using plain English.
13. Current Driver’s Licence
14. Willingness to undergo a National Police Check and obtain an NT OCHRE Working with Children Check

How to Apply

We invite you to walk with us on this unique journey…

Please apply via SEEK where you will be asked to upload a cover letter responding to the key selection criteria in the position description, and your current resume.

Applications close on Thursday 15 August 2024.