Cdp Travelling Support Officer

Work while you travel and experience life in our 10 communities in NT

• We are the Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA).
• We are Australia’s largest financially independent Indigenous corporation.
• We employ over 1000 employees across 27 remote locations throughout the NT and QLD.
• We exist to create economic independence and equal opportunity for Aboriginal people.

ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Travelling Support Officer for our Community Development Program (CDP) you will travel across Arnhem Land to support ALPA's 10 CDP Sites as required e.g. to cover vacancies while we recruit, cover roles when employees go on annual leave and to give extra support to sites when its required.
This position doesn’t have a home base. You will be travelling to different communities and essentially living out of your suitcase!
To succeed in this role, you have to be flexible, adventurous and adaptable. You have to have a knack for building strong relationships with existing employees and community stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide relief to Site Managers, Employment Consultants, Activity coordinators and Post Placement Support Officers.
• Be a champion of the ALPA values and demonstrate a commitment to work health and safety.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience working in a Community Development Program as an Employment Consultant, Activity Coordinator or Site Manager
• Qualifications in Human/Social/Community Services or progress towards the same
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly effective interpersonal skills including proficient written and oral communication skills that can be adapted to meet the needs of people from all education levels, language abilities and ethnic origin

DESIRABLE

• Experience working with Aboriginal people in a remote environment
• Prior experience working in the Northern Territory

BENEFITS

• Ability to Salary Package up to $15,900PA with additional Meal and Entertainment options
• Shared accommodation + all utility bills covered while in community
• 7 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 13% superannuation
• Relocation Assistance
• Major retailer discounts and more! through ALPA+
• Career development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on our remote Aboriginal communities
• Free and Confidential access to Employee Assistance Programs