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Family Support Coordinator

Special Areas • Darwin, Northern Territory 0800, Australia • Full-time

Description

🌟 Join a Mission with Meaning 🌟

Family Support Service Coordinator

📍 Yarrawonga | Full-Time Position

Fixed term contract until 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension

🗓 37.5 hours/week

💼 North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA)

At NAAJA, we don’t just work – we walk alongside Aboriginal children, families, and communities, helping to build a future grounded in culture, connection, and justice.

We are looking for a Family Support Service Coordinator to lead a team committed to providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed support to families facing complex challenges. If you’re passionate about strengthening families, supporting children’s safety, and making a tangible difference through respectful collaboration – we want to hear from you.

💡 Why Work With Us?

  • A nationally recognised, award-winning Aboriginal legal service
  • A chance to lead and mentor a passionate team making real-world impact
  • Competitive salary and salary packaging options
  • Generous leave and professional development support
  • Work in a role where every day brings purpose and progress

👣 Your Impact

As the FSS Coordinator, you will:

  • Provide clinical supervision and leadership to a dedicated team of Family Support Workers
  • Guide child-safe, family-led support strategies using Signs of Safety and Safe & Together frameworks
  • Champion cultural safety and trauma-informed practice in every aspect of the program
  • Build partnerships that strengthen Aboriginal families and reduce statutory involvement
  • Walk beside families to build life skills, parenting confidence, and safe home environments

🧠 You’ll Bring

A degree in Social Work (eligible for AASW membership & clinical supervision)

  • Deep understanding of the systemic challenges facing Aboriginal families
  • Proven experience in complex case management with a strengths-based, culturally safe approach
  • Leadership skills that empower staff and build collaborative team culture
  • Commitment to ethical, confidential, and accountable practice
  • Familiarity with the child protection system and NT-specific legislation

📍 Location: Based in Yarrawonga, supporting families across the Greater Darwin Region.

Are you ready to be a leader who listens, supports, and transforms?

Join NAAJA – where justice meets community and culture drives change.

Applications close: 11 June 2025

Role Type

On-site • Temporary • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

96116 AUD – 102804 AUD (Annum)
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