Cdp Site Coordinator- Milingimbi

**About ALPA**

We are the Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA) and our mission is to operate successful and responsible businesses emphasising local employment, training, career pathways, customer service, and safety.

Having been in operations for nearly 50 years, from humble beginnings, we have grown to be Australia's largest financially independent Indigenous corporation, employing over 1,000 employees across 27 remote locations throughout NT and QLD. We strive to improve the health, quality of life, and economic development of our members, giving primacy to their cultural heritage, dignity, and desire for opportunity and equality with their fellow Australians.

**About the role**

Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Community Development Program within ALPA’s community Services division and oversee the daily operations, strategic direction, employment consultancy and the coordination of activities of the Milingimbi CDP Site.

The objective of the role is to develop and lead a team which enables CDP participants and other Milingimbi community members to improve their quality of life by facilitating culturally appropriate opportunities for building skills, gaining employment, and reducing barriers to participation.

**This position is based in**
**Milingimbi located in Arnhem Land**
**, Northern Territory**

**Responsibilities**
- Operationalize and implement a locally tailored CDP program based on comprehensive community consultation
- Support staff to design and implement, with the support of the community, engaging and diverse activities for participants.
- Support participants, families and employers in successful transition of participants into the workforce and provide ongoing support.
- Ensure all activities and program elements take into account individual participants choices and interests
- Lead and coach teams within the Milingimbi site.
- Undertake all required administration to support the development and delivery of CDP activities
- Ensure that key performance measures are addressed, and that systems and processes are in place to capture and communicate performance
- Develop and maintain positive relationships and networks within ALPA communities to increase the opportunities available for CDP participants

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**Skills and Experience**
- Qualification in Community Development, Human Services, Social Work or Employment Services is highly desirable
- Previous experience working as an Employment Consultant, Activities Coordinator, Site Manager or equivalent in the Community Development Program system
- Highly effective interpersonal skills including proficient written and oral communication skills that can be adapted to meet the needs of people from all education levels, language abilities, and ethnic origin.
- Previous experience working with Aboriginal people in a remote location is highly desirable

**Benefits**
- Ability to Salary Package up to** $15,900PA** with additional Meal and Entertainment options
- Shared accommodation + all utility bills included
- 7 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 12.5% superannuation
- Major retailer discounts and more through **ALPA+**:

- Career development opportunities
- 2 return flights p.a. to Darwin to utilise leave
- Opportunity to make a positive impact on our remote Aboriginal communities
- Free and Confidential access to Employee Assistance Programs
- ALPA is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We also encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply._
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