First Nations Career Specialist

4 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Australian Regional & Remote Community Services Full time

First Nations Career Specialist - Alice Springs

About the role
Working within the ARRCS First Nations Program team, ARRCS are actively sourcing a First Nations Career Specialist to join the team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This role attracts a salary of $45.34 - $48.79 per hour (estimated $89, - $96, per annum) dependent on skills and experience. This role is based in Alice Springs and will primarily see you working with new and existing trainees to support career pathways and lifestyle plans in Aged and Disability care.

In addition, you will work with your colleagues by providing strong advocacy for First Nations and maintaining their connection to community. This role would ideally suit a positive and proactive candidate who is wishing to support the career and lifestyle of our First Nation people.

You will be confident to speak out in public, approach staff and provide guidance and mentorship to them. Relocation of up to $5K applicable for interstate applicants.

Benefits of working for us
4 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading.
Annual salary increases in accordance with our current Enterprise Agreement.
Access to 70 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:

  1. Knowledge and ability to speak in Aboriginal language and have in-depth cultural knowledge of First Nation people.
  2. Personal advocate and passion to promote and support First Nation people (preferably youth) and the development of career pathways.
  3. Demonstrated sensitivity to the cultural requirements of indigenous people and their families.
  4. Demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, preferably in a mentoring capacity.
  5. A demonstrated understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with preference to youth employment.
  6. Initiative to work autonomously and sound judgement.
  7. Comfortable to work remotely with your management team regionally based.
  8. Ability to travel to communities surrounding Alice Springs to support and promote our Traineeship program.
  9. Ability to follow systems and processes to maintain accurate records.
  10. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative to maximise positive outcomes.
  11. Must be able to commit to full-time hours of 38 per week and to a set roster of Monday – Friday.

About ARRCS
Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is a not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provides services including Residential Care, Home Care, School Nutrition, and Early Learning Childhood 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 being 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.

Before applying, you need to have the following:

  1. A current resume demonstrating the required experience and 2 x references.
  2. A National Police Check dated within 3 months of your commencement date.
  3. A current 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

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