First Nations Career Specialist

About the role

Working within the ARRCS First Nations Program team, ARRCS are actively sourcing a First Nations Career Specialist to join the team on a permanent, full-time basis and attracts a salary of $47.38 - $50.99 / hour gross (dependent on previous experience).

This exciting role is based in Darwin and will primarily see you working with new and existing trainees to support career pathways and lifestyle plans in Aged and Disability care. You will work one on one with them supporting their pathway through their Certificate III qualification being a liaison between the Aged Care Facility, the RTO and the Trainee.  In addition, you will work with your colleagues by providing strong advocacy for First Nations and maintaining their connection to community.

This role would ideally suit a positive and proactive candidate who is passionate about the development and support of career pathways our First Nation people. You will be able to work autonomously and be confident in speaking with and liaising with all staff within ARRCS and 3rd party RTO’s.  You will be passionate about career development for First Nations people and advocate and mentor our trainees to see them from their first day to graduation.

As the successful candidate, you will ideally show previous experience in staff mentoring and development or education. You will be confident to work with and mentor first nation trainee’s and be a proactive and positive staff member for them. You will ideally have previous hands on experience in Aged or Disability care, to have an insight and stronger understanding of the course the trainees are completing, however, this is not essential.

This role will involve is based at both our head office in Tiwi and travel to our Aged Care facilities across Darwin, Katheirne and Nhulunbuy.  

This role does not offer Visa or Sponsorship opportunities.

Benefits of working for us

ARRCS is the largest Aged Care Provider in the NT - your career can take you all over the NT including Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine or if you relocate interstate ARRCS are a pathway to Uniting Care QLD.

• 4 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading.
• Annual pay increase in accordance with personal performance and our current Enterprise Agreement.
• Salary Packaging through Eziway.
• Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning Platform
• Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support

Skills & experience

To be considered for this role, we will be looking at the following experience and qualifications:

• Preferable, identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and / or have the knowledge and ability to speak in Aboriginal language and be aware of local culture and customs.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the cultural requirements of indigenous people and their families.
• Demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, preferably in a mentoring capacity.
• Self-disciplined in working with limited supervision and, able to self-motivate to support your trainees.
• A personal drive to research and educate yourself on the Certificate programs offered to our trainees.
• A demonstrated understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and with preference to youth.
• Ability to follow systems and processes to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to reflect on own performance and seek guidance when required.
• Ability to problem solve and use initiative to maximise positive outcome.

About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provide services including Residential Care, Home Care and School Nutrition in the Northern Territory and South Australia.

Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River with our purpose is to genuinely connect with the communities we serve, and enable our clients with agency, pride and dignity.

Our people are at the centre of our organisation and ensuring we have the right people in the right roles is the key to the success of our Consumer Centered Service Delivery.

Before applying, you need to have the following:

All ARRCS employees are required to have the following. These are not required at time of application, however, must be lodged and or received at commencement if successful in obtaining a role:

• A current or willingness to obtain a National Police Check dated within the last 3 months.
• Current Influenza Vaccination.
• A NDIS Screening check or proof of application.

Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures.

So why not join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in!

ARRCS is committed to engagement with people of all ages, from varying backgrounds, cultures and nationalities and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with lived experience of disability, people from CALD and the LGBTQI+ communities to submit their applications.

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact our Talent Acquisition team via people@arrcs.org.au or phone 08 8982 5200.