Prevention and Early Intervention Officer

The Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC) is a ‘future-forward’ Land Council, directed by the 14 clans of the Groote archipelago region, enabling the Anindilyakwa people to take full advantage of the opportunities and technology available in the 21st century, while simultaneously preserving land, language and culture.

2019 an implementation plan was agreed by the NT Government and the ALC under the LDMA to give the Anindilyakwa people ownership over their justice system.

Under the implementation plan, the parties agreed to build a Cultural Rehabilitation Centre on Groote Eylandt to provide an alternative to custody for male youths aged between 17-25 years. The facility will provide those persons with access to tailored rehabilitation services that target the risk factors that contribute to criminal behaviour.

The parties have also agreed to establish a Community Justice Group for the Archipelago to oversee the development and operations of the Cultural Rehabilitation Centre, to work with NT Police to educate and positively engage members of the community in ways that aim to reduce the rate of offending on the Groote Archipelago and to work to establish Community Courts.

The Prevention and Early Intervention Officer reports directly and works closely with the Community Justice Coordinator and is responsible for identifying and addressing issues or challenges before they escalate into more serious problems. This role typically involves a mix of proactive strategies and community engagement to promote well-being, enhance social services, and mitigate potential risks.

You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing programs and initiatives aimed at preventing and addressing social, behavioural and criminal matters before they become more severe or chronic. 

Each week you will be involved with team leadership, community engagement, data analysis, and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the overall well-being of individuals and safer communities.

• Develop and manage Prevention and Early Intervention programs and initiatives.
• Effectively lead and develop a team through engagement, collaboration, and commitment.
• Coordinate community education on justice issues.
• Maintain involvement with relevant stakeholders at a local, Territory and National level. 
• Demonstrate and uphold good moral character and provide the public with necessary safety measures.
• Collect and analyse data to identify trends, risk factors, and areas of concern.
• Coordinate Peacemakers for conflict resolution and mediation within community.

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills including effective cross-cultural engagement. 
• Demonstrated commitment to Aboriginal justice issues and ability to develop pro-active measures for Prevention and Early Intervention of inappropriate behaviours. 
• Knowledge of the current issues facing Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory. 
• Ability to meet deadlines and work autonomously with limited supervision.
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory “Working with Children Clearance” (Ochre Card). 
• NT Drivers Licence.

• Qualifications in a relevant field such as social work, criminology, behavioural science or justice.
• Experience working with youth, disadvantaged, complex needs or the justice system.

• Salary starting from $75,000 - $85,000 per annum
• Relocation assistance
• Fully subsidised accommodation in community
• Flexi work week
• Salary sacrificing
• 5 weeks annual leave + an additional 2 week shutdown for Christmas 

Applications close Tuesday 12 March 2024. We shall review applications as they arrive and may progress to interview prior to closing date. 

Please email your application to **@alcnt.com.au. Application must include resume and cover letter addressing selection criteria. 

You are welcome to call 0455 628 *** or email **@alcnt.com.au for any questions.