Program Coordinator - Connecting Pathways Program

Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering primary and clinical health care services to the Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities. 

 Wurli prides itself on delivering a range of health services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable.  Wurli operates a range of clinics and provides a range of services that require primary health care to be delivered by Registered Aboriginal Health Practitioners.  This includes main clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji chronic disease clinic, Binjari health clinic, women and children's health and men's health. 

The Program Coordinator role is responsible for the operational delivery, monitoring, and reporting of the program, undertaking caseloads, in accordance with the Project funding agreement.  The Coordinator is accountable for the daily supervision of the service team in accordance with policies, procedures, standards, contracts and legislation.  The Program Coordinator will hold a relevant teaching and learning qualification which will assist in the development and monitoring of individual client learning plans that include both accredited and non-accredited training opportunities. This position, in conjunction with Community Services Manager, is required to work collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach that assist in a family-focused healing approach to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach that assist in a family-focused healing approach to breaking the cycle of family and domestic violence.

A fantastic range of further benefits include:

• Salary sacrificing options
• Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave, 1 week special leave, study leave)
• Relocation assistance and a short term accommodation allowance is available for eligible applicants to help you get settled
• Strong focus on professional development, Wurli will provide you with ongoing training opportunities and will invest in whatever is needed for your success

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:-

• Diploma in Community Sector Management / Diploma in Counselling or Social Services  or equivalent experience
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• An ability and commitment to supervise and lead a small team
• Previous experience with coordinating and delivering  a high quality service within specified parameters
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and culture, including issues effecting communities

 Indigenous and/or Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply

Applications can be submitted online or to **@wurli.org.au.  Please ensure your application includes:-

• A current resume or curriculum vitae (cv)
• a cover letter / email which provides a clear and concise overview of your ability to meet the key requirements of the role (prerequisites, qualifications / experience and competencies)

If you have any queries regarding this position please contact a member of the Human Resource team on 8972 9178.

Closing Date: 29 February 2024