Director Community Engagement & Development (Expression of Interest)
Director Community Engagement & Development (Expression of Interest)
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About the opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to develop a best practice innovative model of therapeutic service delivery in remote Aboriginal communities across the Top End of the Northern Territory. Carpentaria Disability and Therapy Services invites Expressions of Interest from experienced Senior Managers with Community Development experience to lead an innovative stand-alone NDIS therapeutic support program that will reshape how disability services are delivered in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community settings.
You will have the opportunity to develop a new framework for service delivery through the cultivation of local workforce capacity genuine community partnerships and a culturally informed clinical model that puts community ownership at its heart.
This isnt just another therapy service it is a chance to create lasting change by building sustainable culturally appropriate community-led services that support long term community development opportunities.
We need a visionary Manager who can forge connections between Traditional Owners community members local clinicians and our internal multi-disciplinary team creating something truly transformative. Success will ultimately be measured by community engagement participant outcomes and the development of sustainable local capacity that can continue beyond the contract period - leaving a lasting legacy of empowered communities and a skilled local workforce.
Key responsibilities
Program leadership and development
- Lead the development and delivery of a pioneering NDIS therapeutic support program as a stand-alone initiative creating a new model that seamlessly integrates community needs cultural values and clinical excellence
- Develop quality assurance frameworks and clinical governance protocols to ensure therapeutic services meet NDIS standards whilst remaining culturally appropriate and community-led
- Coordinate high-quality person-centred and culturally appropriate therapeutic supports through an innovative culturally informed clinical model
Community partnerships and stakeholder engagement
- Build genuine partnerships and maintain trust-based relationships with Traditional Owners Aboriginal Health Services Local Government and key community agencies including schools and childcare centres
- Maintain regular on-ground presence in communities through fly-in-fly-out arrangements or community-based positioning to ensure authentic community engagement
Local employment and workforce development
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Plan with the initial focus on identifying training and supporting staff through skill development and/or qualification pathways
- Lead training and capacity building opportunities creating sustainable career pathways skill development and qualification programs that build long-term local workforce capability
Training and cultural competency
- Design and deliver a comprehensive training and induction program for project staff ensuring deep cultural competency including:
- Trauma Informed Care training
- Cultural safety and competency development
- Community-specific cultural induction programs
Program management and evaluation
- Establish data collection and evaluation systems to track program effectiveness participant outcomes and community engagement metrics ensuring continuous improvement of the service model
- Create sustainability planning and transition strategies to ensure program continuity and local ownership beyond project completion building lasting community capacity
- Manage risk assessment and mitigation strategies specific to remote service delivery including emergency protocols and backup service arrangements
- Provide regular progress reports manage budgets and ensure transparency and accountability to Carpentaria community stakeholders and funding bodies
Selection criteria
- Proven experience managing similar programs in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities specifically in health community development or disability services (clinical qualifications not essential but beneficial)
- Exceptional ability to build trust and genuine partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities Traditional Owners and local service providers with demonstrated success in community engagement and relationship building
- Deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols and governance structures with commitment to maintaining regular on-ground community presence
- Experience with NDIS compliance reporting requirements and quality frameworks including understanding of NDIS pricing and service delivery standards in remote contexts
- Expertise in coordinating person-centred services within the NDIS framework with a focus on building sustainable community-supported therapeutic supports through culturally informed clinical models
- Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working collaboratively with health services regional councils and community agencies such as schools and childcare centres
- Demonstrated ability to work within complex funding environments and manage multiple stakeholder expectations including government agencies and funding bodies
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing Aboriginal Employment Plans with proven success in identifying training and supporting staff through qualification pathways
- Strong capacity-building and mentoring skills with demonstrated ability to invest in staff development and create sustainable local workforce capability
About us
Carpentaria Disability Services is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability and therapy services for children adolescents and adults across the Northern Territory. We have been delivering innovative and flexible services for more than 50 years and are committed to a person-centred philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.
How to apply
To express your interest in this exciting opportunity please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you think you will be a great fit for our team.
For further information about the roleplease contact Kirrily Freson Director People & Learning or phone
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
