Employment Placement Officer – Casuarina or Palmerston

Employment Placement Officer Casuarina or Palmerston

About Ironbark

Ironbark Aboriginal Corporation (Ironbark) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Darwin Northern Territory. We successfully deliver community employment and economic services to urban regional and remote communities throughout the Darwin/Daly Region.

Our Vision Changing lives one story at a time

Our Mission Statement Improving lives and transforming Aboriginal communities through employment advocacy and economic opportunities.

Our Values Commitment Integrity Collaboration Courage and Respect

About the Role

Ironbark is seeking a proactive and people-focused Employment Placement Officer to join our Workforce Australia this role you will build strong relationships with employers across a range of industries and connect Jobseekers with suitable employment opportunities. Working closely with internal teams to prepare Jobseekers for employment and help identify any barriers that may impact job readiness or retention. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys employer engagement supporting people into meaningful employment and contributing to positive community and program outcomes.

What you will do

Day to day this role will see you engage with employers to secure employment opportunities and refer Jobseekers to suitable vacancies. Conducting job readiness assessments ensuring all placement obligations and program incentives are clearly communicated and working with internal teams to coordinate support when barriers arise.

The position involves managing accurate and audit ready documentation by recording referrals placement details and employer contact using Workforce Australia systems. Building strong employer and Jobseeker relationships and supporting quality employment outcomes will be key parts of your success in this role.

We are looking for someone who has:

Relevant experience or qualifications aligned with employer engagement job matching or recruitment.

Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

An understanding of cultural safety particularly in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Proven ability to work to targets and contract outcomes.

Strong computer skills and ability to work across digital compliance systems.

In return for your skills and valued contribution you will be rewarded with:

Salary and Benefits: Generous remuneration package including 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15900) and meal entertainment (up to $2650) per annum.

Family and Lifestyle Support: Access to wellbeing initiatives generous leave entitlements and programs that support personal and family wellbeing.

Purpose-Driven Culture: Be part of a values-led organisation making a real and lasting impact.

Career development opportunities: Support to challenge yourself grow and develop new skills and knowledge.

Are you ready for the next best adventure in your career

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions at Ironbark.

Applications close on 04/01/2026 @ 11:59pm

If you have any questions or if you wish to obtain a copy of the position description please contact us via email

Our office will be closed from 24/12/2025 returning on Monday 5th January 2026. All applications will be reviewed on our return.

**Please note emailed applications are not accepted**