First Nations Programs - Team Leader - Careers

About the role

ARRCS are actively sourcing a passionate and skilled First Nations Lead - Careers to join our team and lead the Workforce and Trainee development of First Nation employees within our organistion. 

This position is available on a permanent, full-time basis and attracts a salary of $54.20 - $56.67 / hour gross dependent on skills and experience.

This role is based in Darwin and will see you overseeing the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of programs that create positive employment, training, and career outcomes for First Nations peoples. Working closely with internal teams and community partners, you will help expand First Nations representation across ARRCS through pathways programs, traineeships, apprenticeships, and full‑time employment opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you will present strong cultural knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You will bring previous experience in program leadership, engagement and workforce development. You will have excellent communication skills and excel in building positive professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will be experienced in managing multiple priorities with conflicting timelines and enjoy leading and mentoring a small team of Career Specialists.   

Most importantly, you will bring to ARRCS passion and advocacy for the growth and development of First Nation employment within our organization and the Aged Care industry.

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. 

• Salary Packaging through Eziway 
• Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning Platform.
• Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support.
• Relocation support of up to $5000 including GST if required. 

Skills & experience

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

• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, or organisations, with strong cultural capability and understanding.
• Experience in program coordination, workforce development, community engagement, or a related field.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage workloads, and deliver outcomes in a structured and timely manner.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to build trusted relationships with community, internal teams, and external partners.
• Experience working with traineeships, apprenticeships, or employment pathways programs (highly desirable).
• Experience collaborating with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) or understanding of vocational training requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare written materials such as reports, presentations, and grant applications.
• Knowledge of Reconciliation Action Plans and experience contributing to RAP deliverables (desirable).
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to represent the organisation professionally in community and cultural settings. 

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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 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 center 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.

ARRCS Mandatory Compliance:  

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 willing to obtain National Police Check, to be lodged or dated within 3 months of commencement. 
• Current Influenza Vaccination.
• NDIS Screening check or proof of application – Lodged or received prior to commencement.

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!

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