Adult Throughcare Practice Lead
Adult Throughcare Practice Lead
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Job Description
Lead the Change. Empower Lives. Shape Justice.
At the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) were not just about legal services were about changing lives. We stand with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to reduce overrepresentation in the justice system and support pathways to healing empowerment and reintegration.
Were now looking for a dynamic experienced leader to take the reins as our Adult Throughcare Practice Lead leading programs that make a real difference through our incarceration post-incarceration and justice-affected Aboriginal people in the NT.
Why Join NAAJA
- Competitive salary
- Access up to $18550 tax free salary packaging Generous leave 6 weeks annual 17.5% loading 3 weeks personal leave and more
- Ongoing professional development
- A supportive passionate and purpose-driven team
- The opportunity to work in a culturally rich and meaningful environment
About the Role:
This is more than just a leadership position its a chance to guide one of the Northern Territorys most critical reintegration programs. As the Adult Throughcare Practice Lead youll play a pivotal role in ensuring justice-affected Aboriginal people are supported with dignity cultural safety and genuine care as they return to their families kin and communities.
Youll be responsible for leading a dedicated and skilled team of program coordinators and intensive case managers ensuring the delivery of high-quality trauma-informed and person-centred services. You will set and uphold practice standards provide hands-on support and supervision and act as a role model for excellence in case management and client advocacy. This is a unique opportunity to:
- guide and grow a frontline team of coordinators and case managers
- drive sector collaboration and best practice standards
- model advocacy and casework excellence
- make a meaningful difference every day.
Whether youre based in Darwin or Alice Springs this role gives you the platform to influence real outcomes drive innovation and be a visible champion for change in the NTs justice and reintegration space.
What Youll Do:
- Lead delivery of adult throughcare programs aligned with evidence-based practice
- Oversee and strengthen case management and service delivery
- Supervise and support staff development performance and recruitment
- Build powerful partnerships across the justice health and social sectors
- Promote reflective practice and culturally responsive care
- Represent NAAJAs vision and values with integrity and professionalism
What Youll Bring:
Strong background in case management and advocacy with justice-affected Aboriginal clients
Proven leadership and staff supervision experience
Deep understanding of trauma-informed and culturally safe practice
Strong stakeholder engagement and strategic thinking skills
Commitment to Aboriginal self-determination and social justice
Bonus points for qualifications in social work criminology or community services ability to speak an Aboriginal language or lived experience in the NT justice system.
Apply now and be part of NAAJAs mission to create real justice for Aboriginal people.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
