Come and join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Full-time Contract

37.5 hours per week

Aboriginal Identified position

Male Identified position

$88,861 - $103,623 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$110,217 - $127,038

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Ingkintja, the Codes 4 Life Project Officer is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of Codes 4 Life workshops and activities both on a daily and long-term basis. The Codes 4 Life Project Officer will play a pivotal role in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the Codes 4 Life workshops and activities.

The Codes 4 Life program is aimed at supporting Aboriginal men to address harmful behaviours and promote positive, respectful relationships within their communities. This role will focus on delivering culturally responsive, strength-based interventions that empower Aboriginal men to make meaningful changes in their lives. Additionally, the Project Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the Senior Manager – Ingkintja to enhance and expand the program’s effectiveness.

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• The ability to work collaboratively and communicate sensitively in a cross-cultural environment with Aboriginal Elders, clients and staff, including excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated high level organisational skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team to achieve results and meet deadlines within tight time constraints.
• Proficiency in IT systems and software (e.g. MS Office or similar) and the ability to learn new systems, processes and technologies.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, and the ability to be discreet and maintain a high level of respect and confidentiality.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.
• Current NT Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one.

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing, remote work, hybrid work models and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

*Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

Got you interested?

Don't meet all the role requirements, but think you'd be a great asset to our team? We'll never know unless you hit the Apply Now button.

For more information on this role contact Ingkintja Manager - Michael Liddle

on 0491 096 223

Applications close when a suitable applicant is found.