About the organisation
Amity is a for-purpose community organisation based in Darwin. Amity delivers a range of professional evidence-informed services and programs that encourage healthier habits and lifestyles. Amity specialises in the areas of alcohol, other drugs, gambling and associated areas of mental health.
Amity works with people to understand their needs and aims to work collaboratively to encourage healthier habits and lifestyles by providing information and educational strategies for harm minimisation, building upon current skills and/or developing new skills that may assist people. Amity works in a manner that is non-judgemental, supportive and encouraging. We are recognised for our commitment, connection and contribution to our community.
Responsibilities:
As the Community Project Officer, you are directly responsible to the Program Manager. The aim of this role is to work in consultation and collaboratively within the Aboriginal Town Community Team and to contribute to the overall program development, delivery and sustainability.
- Assist Indigenous communities with capacity building strategies and activities;
- Contribute to the projects administration and updating to ensure quality service delivery;
- participate in the development, delivery and review of the program’s community education and development;
- develop and facilitate information sessions and projects with community stakeholders;
- develop and facilitate capacity building sessions/workshops;
- contribute to the development of resource materials;
- disseminate health promotion material; and
- attend and participate in community event(s).
- Other duties as directed by the program’s manager, GM or CEO
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Knowledge and experience in engaging with indigenous people.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain networks and relationships with key stakeholders and community organisations.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment;
- Capacity for self-motivation related to work practice and learning;
- A Northern Territory Driver’s License
- A Working with Children’s Card; and
- A National Police Check
DESIRABLE
- Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, or the commitment to undertake this study;
- Knowledge of the local Darwin Community and the community sector.
What Amity Offers:
- A workplace that values and actively supports career development and continual learning;
- 6 weeks annual leave;
- the option of salary sacrificing;
Applicants are welcome to contact using the subject line: Community Project Officer. Closing Date 13/09/2022