First Nations Programs - RAP and Cultural Coordinator

About the role

To support the growing First Nations team within ARRCS, we are currently recruiting a position – First Nations – RAP and Cultural Coordinator.  This role is being recruited on a permanent, full-time basis and attracts a salary of $47.38-$50.99 / hour. 

Based in our Darwin Office, this full-time role will see you overseeing the development and delivery of our organizations Reconciliation Action Plan, this includes chairing the RAP committee, developing strong connections with supporting providers, working with Reconciliations Australia and reporting to executive on progress, amendments and outcomes. In addition, you will work alongside our Cultural program supporting them on indigenous cultural advice and advocacy across our aged care operations to allow ARRCS to provide culturally appropriate care to our residents.

This role would ideally suit a positive and proactive candidate who has prior experience within project management ideally within a not-for-profit setting. You will have worked on RAP development previously and be able to advise and report on RAP objectives and outcomes. You will have strong organization skills, be able to work with people from multiple cultures.  

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.
• Salary Packaging through CBB (Approx. an additional $200 extra per fortnight in your bank!)
• 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:

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management or a similar discipline such as education or community sector management – Preferred however, not essential.
• Previous experience in delivering of organisations RAP objectives.
• Developed relationships with key stakeholders within the Northern Territory to support ARRCS delivery of their RAP.
• Comfortable to support and educate non-indigenous staff in awareness of indigenous cultures and customs across the Northern Territory.
• Cultural knowledge of indigenous Australians within the Northern Territory.
• Ability to problem solve and create efficiencies within the team.
• Current NT drivers’ licence.
• Flexibility to travel within role to remove NT communities often for 2-3 days at a time.  

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 programs in the Northern Territory.

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, please be aware of 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.

• A current or willingness to obtain National Police Check dated within the last 3 months.
• Current year Influenza Vaccination
• A current or willing to obtain 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.