East Arnhem Regional Council

Active Communities Relief Coordinator

• Make a real difference (be a part of a council)
• Build valuable experience
• Join a supportive, purpose-driven team

East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) is seeking Active Communities Relief Coordinator. The Active Communities Relief Coordinator will provide interim coordination of Active Communities' programs, ensuring continuity of service delivery and alignment with community priorities and the strategic direction of East Arnhem Regional Council.
 
What you'll do:

• Facilitate the short-term delivery of structured and varied programs, to support
  participants' connection to body, mind, kinship and culture.
• Facilitate the relief delivery of meaningful, supervised after-school hours and or school
  holiday activities, five days a week, including a minimum of three nights a week.
• Work with Active Communities Manager to support delivery of key events, including
  regional sports competitions, entertainment, on-country opportunities, community gala
  days and external provider activities.
• Work with Active Communities Manager to celebrate and acknowledge key dates
  including Youth Week, and culturally important dates including NAIDOC week.
• Support a team of Indigenous identified Active Communities Workers to facilitate
  service delivery, utilising a strengths-based approach.
• Assist with timesheet preparation and tracking staff attendance.
• Complete daily reporting and administration requirements including key data
  collection.
• In applicable communities, proactively engage with and involve the library staff to
  compliment library service delivery in relevant East Arnhem communities.
• Ensure all Active Communities facilities are effectively cleaned and organised daily
  and report damage and faults immediately.
• Actively participate in all offered training and development opportunities.
• Comply with all Workplace Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as reasonably directed by the Active Communities Manger.

 
What we're looking for:
 
Essential Criteria 

• Ability to work flexible hours on short-term engagements.
• Demonstrated prior experience in youth work, community development, sport and
  recreation, events management, working with First Nations communities, or other
  related field.
• Demonstrated administrative and organisational skills including records management.
• Strong organisational skills, with prior experience leading a complex service space with
  competing internal and external demands.
• First Aid and CPR qualification, or the willingness to obtain.
• Food safety qualification, or the willingness to obtain.
• Current Ochre Card, or the willingness to obtain.
• Have a knowledge of and commitment to apply a strength based and community
  development approach, including working within an Indigenous cultural framework.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to live, work and thrive in complex cross-cultural
  environments.
• Advanced oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including effective
  stakeholder engagement, active listening and experience in navigating conflict and
  challenging situations
•  Strong cross-cultural awareness, respect, and understanding of First Nations people
  and their history.
• Proven effective time management with the ability to work autonomously.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook) and
  an ability to learn new software.
• Must hold a current C Class Drivers Licence.

Desirable Criteria 

• Other relevant or related qualifications.
• Previous experience living and/or working in remote Australian First Nations'
  communities.
• Demonstrated high level of cross-cultural awareness to ensure effective participation
  in a multi-cultural workplace.
• Awareness of issues affecting First Nations People in Australia

 
What You'll Get:

• Competitive salary (level 4 - $49.48 - $54.06 per hour p.a. excl. super) with annual reviews under the Enterprise Agreement.
• Generous Relief Allowance and accommodation provided per relief engagement.
• Relocation and repatriation assistance available for this role.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and study support, within a strong, culturally diverse, community‑driven environment.

 
How to Apply:
 
Apply via our website: eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/employment/positions-vacant
 
Applications close 4 September 2026.
 
 
Please ensure you address the selection criteria in the Position Description, to view the Position Description, please copy the link below and open it in a new browser window
 
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Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
 
Enquiries: [email protected] or 0499 383 101
 
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.