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• Join a growing not-for-profit organisation • $107,717 – $112,479 (DOE) + super & generous salary packaging benefits • Contract to June 2026
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, to enjoy equity and safety, to be able to grow into adulthood happy and healthy, and to 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: https://www.childrensground.org.au
The Men’s Wellbeing Practitioner will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team that delivers the Children’s Ground Family Health and Wellbeing Framework to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for the community. This will include the recognition and support of local cultural knowledge systems and practices, and the agency of consumers. In addition, we know that the history of colonisation in Australia continues to have an ongoing devastating impact on Indigenous families and communities. Genocide, dispossession, segregation, assimilation and loss of land rights are part of the context for all Indigenous Australians.
This position will be responsible for working with men and young males to increase outcomes in wellbeing. Through strengthening connection to culture, community/family and country, this position will work to address barriers to positive wellbeing. These issues may include underemployment, homelessness, safety, use of/experiencing family and domestic violence, current and/or intergenerational trauma and addiction issues.
Working collaboratively within the Health Team, you will contribute to and implement family health plans with individuals and families and create and deliver responses to population health needs with the local community, working in a manner that is strengths based.
We are seeking someone with min. 5 years of experience and demonstrated success working in a position that promotes social and emotional wellbeing, particularly among men &/or young people. Successful candidate will have worked with First Nations communities and understand the effects of colonisation, disempowerment and intergenerational trauma. Strong people management skills and a collaborative work style are essential.
Please apply via SEEK and upload your current resume and a two-page pitch.
Your pitch should tell us more about who you are, what you are passionate about, what interests you about the role and why you may be a good fit for Children’s Ground and this position, along with your current resume.
Selection Criteria in the position description will guide how to frame your pitch and will provide information about the content of an interview. Preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and obtain an NT Ochre Working with Children Check card.
Applications will remain open until the position has been filled.
In line with our workforce development strategy, Children’s Ground strongly encourages and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.
