Youth Engagement & Diversion Officer

Are you passionate about supporting young people to live their best lives? Looking for a role that is both challenging and rewarding, where you can make a positive difference?

Thamarrurr Development Corporation (TDC) is seeking a Youth Engagement & Diversion Officer to join our dynamic team. Wadeye is a large remote indigenous community in the North-West Daly region. TDC is a thriving Not-for-Profit corporate entity organisation, owned and established by the 20 clans of the Thamarrurr Region.

The Youth Engagement & Diversion Officer will provide responsive, culturally sound case management to clients referred on Youth Division (YD) and facilitate relevant early intervention activities for young people at risk of entering the criminal justice system, adhering to the best practice principles. You’ll be working collaboratively with local stakeholders and community elders to ensure positive pathways and community connection and successful outcomes in training, employment, and restorative practices.

Main duties include:

• Contributing to the development and delivery of the Youth diversion program.
• Ensure programs and activities reflect outcomes of the funding agreement.
• Assist and support in early intervention practices or activities.
• Improve a young person’s resilience and connectedness with family, community, and culture.
• Explore opportunities for activities, education, training, and employment engagement.
• Manage and develop the local staff.

To be successful you:

• Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Understand the challenges faced by participants living in remote Australia.
• Have a high level of time management and organisational skills.
• High level of resilience, flexibility and adaptability.
• Prior demonstrated experience working within community development/social services case management framework.
• Ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

Other requirements:

• Working with Children/Vulnerable Peoples clearance - OCHRE Card
• Current National Police Clearance
• Northern Land Council Work Permit / Resident Permit
• Current NT Open Driver’s License or ability to obtain one.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary, paid weekly
• Generous annual leave entitlements - 6 weeks with 17.5% annual leave loading,
• Not-for-Profit salary packaging (up to $15900 tax free)
• Up to $1,500 reimbursement for travel expenses to Wadeye
• Fully furnished single or double accommodation provided.
• Be part of a busy, welcoming community.
• Excellent fishing and outdoor activities on your doorstop.
• Relish in exploring the art & culture, the people, and the region.
• Free professional development and training.

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• We are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.
• we are an equal opportunity employer and applicants will align with community, cultural and client requirements.
• Applications should include a resume outlining your previous experience and contact details of at least two (2) referees.

Apply today and don’t miss out on starting this opportunity as soon as possible!