Come and join a progressive organisation that is committed to encouraging self-management and economic self-sufficiency as key elements of Aboriginal self-determination.
Based in either Darwin or Alice Springs, this role reports to the Manager of Collective Impact and is a key member of the Collective Impact team. The Community Development Adviser plays a critical role in delivering Aboriginal Investment NT's collective impact program. This position is responsible for working in partnership with identified Aboriginal communities to design and deliver a Collective Impact Initiative Plan.
Strong communication and collaboration skills and a deep understanding of Aboriginal cultural and governance contexts are required.
If you have excellent consultation and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to facilitate inclusive and collaborative processes, as well as a strong commitment to empowering Aboriginal communities, we'd love to hear from you
Position Description for the above role is available below or on our website:www.aboriginalinvestment.org.au/careers
About Aboriginal Investment NT
Aboriginal Investment NT is a corporate Commonwealth entity, established under the
Aboriginal Land Rights Act (Northern Territory) 1976, and was designed in partnership with
Aboriginal Territorians. Our purpose is to work with Aboriginal Territorians to achieve
economic, social and cultural impact through innovative approaches to investments,
beneficial payments and other financial assistance. To support this, we have initial grant
funding of $180 million and an investment corpus of $500 million. Our Aboriginal-controlled
board share a vision of self-determination, with Aboriginal Territorians at the centre of
Aboriginal Investment NT's work.
Purpose of the Position
Working as a member of the Collective Impact team, the Community Development Adviser
plays a critical role in delivering Aboriginal Investment NT's collective impact program. This
position is responsible for working in partnership with identified Aboriginal communities to
design and deliver a Collective Impact Initiative Plan.
This role requires strong communication and collaboration skills and a deep understanding
of Aboriginal cultural and governance contexts.
Duties
The following accountabilities are not exhaustive and may include others as directed by the
Collective Impact Managers.
* Work in partnership with communities to develop Collective Impact Initiative Plans, which bring together community priorities, high-level project plans, potential funding sources, responsibilities of key partners, and governance arrangements.
* Develop and maintain collaborative relationships and networks with Traditional Owners, community members and key stakeholders.
* Facilitate inclusive community-led planning and project design processes that tackle the root causes of challenges being experienced by a community.
* Find and share relevant opportunities that align with community needs and aspirations.
* Work in partnership with communities to deliver Collective Impact Initiative Plans. This involves preparing detailed project plans and grant funding applications, brokering partnership arrangements, and providing project management, capability development, impact monitoring and evaluation, and other activities as agreed by a community.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Collective Impact Program.
Key Selection Criteria
Essential:
* Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal communities in the NT on planning, capacity building or governance, with a deep understanding of cultural protocols.
* Demonstrated ability to facilitate inclusive and collaborative processes with Aboriginal community members to agree on priorities and design projects or initiatives.
* Strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with experience liaising and coordinating diverse stakeholders, including community groups, government and service providers, to build eąective partnerships.
* Demonstrated ability to develop, manage and deliver multiple, large-scale projects, preferably in remote communities.
* Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and respond proactively to evolving priorities and opportunities.
* Excellent conceptual, analytical and writing skills, with proven ability to prepare high-quality project documentation and competency in Microsoft OĆce Suite and other relevant software programs.
Desirable:
* Specialist knowledge of community development approaches, principles and frameworks.
Organisation Expectations:
* Contribute to the eĆcient and eąective functioning of their team or work unit to meet organisation objectives. This includes demonstrating appropriate and professional workplace behaviours in accordance with the Code of Conduct, assisting team members if required and undertaking other key responsibilities or activities as directed by one's supervisors.
* Demonstrate and promote the organisation's Values, ensuring all workplace behaviour is appropriate in all workplace settings, proactively calling out inappropriate behaviour.
* Read, understand and comply with all organisation policies and procedures.
* Undertake risk management and actively support and participate in the risk management processes adopted by the organisation, which include identifying, analysing and evaluating risk that may impact the organisation.
* Work at and travel between other organisations' office/s or to other locations from time to time as may be required during the course of employment.
* Complete all mandatory training as required by the organisation.
* Demonstrate understanding of the principles of anti-discrimination, staą equity, work health and safety and other relevant legislation, and show the willingness and capacity to implement equal employment opportunity and work health and safety plans, policies and programs
Work Health & Safety:
* Ensure all activities comply with WHS legislation and organisation policy & procedure.
* Implement & monitor risk management activities including, but not limited to, workplace inspections, incident/hazard investigation and follow-up, and support in implementation of risk controls.
* Analysis of WHS training requirements for staff, including the provision of training and monitoring of training to ensure completion and currency.
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000
To apply, please provide the following via emailto recruitment@aboriginalinvestment.org.au 5pm Thursday, 24 July 2025
* Cover letter, maximum 2 pages, that addresses the Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria outlined in the position description
* Resume, maximum 3 pages, that outlines your relevant skills and experience
* Details of two referees
Only applicants having Australian residency and full-time work permit are suggested to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.
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