Communities and Youth Opportunities Coordinator

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Communities and Youth Opportunities Coordinator will support the delivery of Ngurratjuta/Pmara Ntjarra Aboriginal Corporation’s (Ngurratjuta) strategic priorities for young people and community resilience across its communities. Working closely with the Ngurratjuta Executive, community representatives, families, schools and program partners, the role will coordinate practical opportunities that support education, wellbeing, future pathways community resilience.

ABOUT NGURRATJUTA:

Ngurratjuta is a progressive Aboriginal Corporation that supports and maintains the development of opportunities and ongoing success of community-controlled enterprises, initiatives, and service delivery. Ngurratjuta is driven by a commitment to supporting our communities and their residents, aiming to deliver high quality services that meet needs and aspirations of the region.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Communities and Youth Opportunities Coordinator supports community development by coordinating education, cultural, sporting and life-skills opportunities that strengthen education outcomes, future pathways, wellbeing, and community resilience.

This role requires a proactive and organised person who can turn strategic direction into coordinated action, build trusted partnerships and ensure programs are responsive to the aspirations and needs of each community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the implementation of the Ngurratjuta Executive’s strategy and priorities relating to children, young people, education and community development.
• Support the development and delivery of scholarship, boarding and interstate schooling opportunities for children from Ngurratjuta communities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with boarding schools, colleges and education providers.
• Coordinate school engagement, enrolment processes, transition arrangements and ongoing communication between students, families, schools and Ngurratjuta.
• Maintain regular contact with students, families, schools, coaches, mentors and program providers to monitor progress and respond to emerging needs.
• Work with the Executive and community representatives to identify opportunities that strengthen community participation, education, cultural connection, wellbeing and practical life skills.
• Coordinate community development activities, including boxing, art, sport, leadership and life-skills programs that build confidence, resilience, and social connection.
• Develop program schedules, implementation plans, budgets, risk assessments and reporting processes to support effective and sustainable community programs.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, transport, supervision and other practical arrangements for education, cultural, sporting and community development activities.
• Ensure activities comply with relevant Ngurratjuta policies, procedures, safeguarding requirements and funding obligations.
• Represent Ngurratjuta professionally when engaging with schools, community organisations, government agencies and other stakeholders.

Essential Criteria:

• Work experience or previous employment in similar position.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with diversity of clients, staff etc.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to priorities workload.
• Willingness to learn.
• Capacity to work as part of a team and undertake direction.
• Current Ochre Card and National Police Clearance (or ability to obtain)

HOW to Apply

For a confidential conversation, contact Luke Anscombe on 04•••••740, To apply, please click “Apply” and submit your resume and cover letter via SEEK.