About the role Our First Nations team are actively souring a Cultural Specialist to join their team in Darwin on a permanent, full-time basis working 38-hours per week. This role attracts a salary of $41.08 - $44.06 / hour gross base. This important role will see you supporting the delivery of our First Nations programs to ensure our First Nations residents and clients remain connected to their culture and country. You will provide strong advocacy to ensure their voices are heard and maintain a feeling of connection and belonging. Tasks include, however, not limited to language and story support – Educating our carers on the family history of our residents. Cultural activities including music, painting and traditional foods and being an advocate and voice for our residents and families for the care that is provide to them. You will also support the team’s orientation to new staff in presenting cultural applications. This role would suit a self-starter who is proactive and able to work independently. You will be able to commit to full-time hours of 38 per week. Some travel across the NT maybe required in this role. Benefits of working for us ARRCS is the largest Aged Care Provider in the NT - your career can take you all over the NT including Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine or if you relocate interstate ARRCS are a pathway to Uniting Care QLD. 4 Weeks Annual Leave 17.5% Leave Loading. Annual pay increases working in accordance with our current Enterprise Agreement. Salary Packaging through Eziway Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning Platform. Telus Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support Skills & experience To be considered for this role, we will be looking at the following experience and qualifications: Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, with knowledge and connection to the Top End or Central Australia. Ability to speak local language and communicate effectively with ATSI people. Demonstrated sensitivity to the cultural requirements of indigenous people and their families. Able to commit to full-time hours – Working 38 hours per week Monday – Friday primarily. Ability to use on initiative, work autonomously with sound judgement. Prior experience working preferably within a not for profit environment support First Nations. About the business Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provide services including Residential Care, Home Care, School Nutrition and Early Learning Childhood programs in the Northern Territory. Our Vision is passionately pursuing new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River with our purpose is to genuinely connect with the communities we serve, and enable our clients with agency, pride and dignity. Our people are at the centre of our organisation and ensuring we have the right people in the right roles is the key to the success of our Consumer Centered Service Delivery. Before applying, you need to have the following All ARRCS employees are required to have the following. These are not required at time of application, however, must be lodged and or received at commencement. A current resume demonstrating the required experience and 2 x references A National Police Check dated within the last 3 months. Current Influenza Vaccination. A NDIS Screening check or proof of application. Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures. So why not join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in! Due to cultural reasons, this role is only available to applicants who identify as Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander. To discuss this opportunity further, please contact our Talent Acquisition team via people@arrcs.org.au or phone 08 8982 5200. To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.