Community Engagement Officer

The National Apprentice Employment Network (NAEN) is Australia's peak national body for group training organisations, dedicated to supporting apprentices, trainees, and employers across the nation. With a strong commitment to workforce development through apprenticeships, NAEN connects with various industries to provide newly skilled workers that meet current and future demands.

NAEN and its member organisations are committed to workplace diversity and inclusion including the provision of culturally safe workplaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

National Apprentice Employment Network (NAEN) has been contracted by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) to engage Aboriginal young people aged 15-19 residing in the Mparntwe / Alice Springs Town Camps to support pathways into employment.  The project is funded through NIAA's Indigenous Skills and Employment Program and is delivered in partnership with our member organisation GTNT Group.

The Community Engagement Officer will promote the Indigenous Skills and Employment Program within the community, engaging with young people seeking employment and potential employers. The position will be responsible for organising and delivering community events across Town Camps as well as supporting program participants to take part in work readiness and foundation skills training programs. The Community Engagement Officer will work as part of a small team.

Engagement

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop culturally appropriate strategies for engaging with Indigenous youth

• Plan, organise and execute community engagement events within the Mparntwe / Alice Springs Town Camps

• Build relationships with community members, families and local organisations to increase Program awareness and participation

• Assist in the recruitment and selection of Program participants from the target demographic

• Provide support and assistance to Program participants during community events and workshops

• Collect feedback and maintain accurate records to support Program reporting and continuous improvement

Work Readiness and Foundation Skills training

• Work with partner training providers to establish training sessions, workshops and other educational activities for Program participants and employers

• Coordinate attendance of program participants at relevant programs

• Support participants to successfully engage in relevant programs as required

Employment

• In partnership with GTNT Group staff, identify relevant employment opportunities for program participants

• Provide post-placement support for participants and employers under the Program

• Counsel participants on work habits and matters relating to their training, welfare and employment conditions

• Investigate and resolve any workplace issues or conflict that may affect retention in employment for Program participants

• Support employers to build capacity to provide culturally safe workplaces for Aboriginal staff

Essential

• Must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and liaise with a diverse client group including young Aboriginal people, employers and other stakeholders

• Commitment to achieving high quality employment outcomes for program participants

• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and initiative

• Ability to work efficiently as a member of a small team and independently in a client focused role

• Ability to be systematic in approach to work, comply with relevant guidelines, procedures and deadlines

• The capacity to meet tight deadlines, conflicting priorities and heavy workloads

• Competent digital and technology skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and social media. Reporting in the NIAA's DEX platform will be required

• Demonstrated ability and preparedness to travel throughout NT regional areas for extended periods if required

• Understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) principles

• Current Working with Children clearance (Ochre Card) or willingness to obtain

• Current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain

• Current driver's licence

Desirable

• Relevant tertiary qualifications

• Previous experience delivering successful youth employment programs

• Defensive driving and 4WD training

To apply, please provide a current resume and covering letter addressing the selection criteria above by clicking 'quick apply'. To request a full position description, or for further inquiries, please email