Darwin Community Legal Service (DCLS)
Darwin NT | Seniors Rights Service
Full time (part-time hours available by negotiation) | SCHADS Level 6 + salary packaging
Drive change. Strengthen systems. Support older Territorians.
Darwin Community Legal Service is looking for a Program Coordinator to lead our Older Persons Abuse Prevention Program in the Top End.
This is not a traditional casework role. You will lead community education, coordinate stakeholders, and contribute to systemic advocacy to improve how services respond to older persons abuse.
You will hold a small, targeted caseload, but most of your time will focus on prevention, sector engagement, and reform.
About DCLS
DCLS is a free, multidisciplinary legal and advocacy service working across the Northern Territory.
We provide legal help, advocacy, and education to support people to understand and exercise their rights. Our work spans tenancy, disability rights, seniors' rights, and general legal services.
About The Role
You will lead a prevention‐focused program that works across community, services, and systems.
Your Work Will Focus On
* Delivering community education and training
* Building strong relationships across the sector
* Coordinating responses to older persons abuse
* Identifying systemic issues and contributing to reform
* Supporting a small caseload (generally under 10 clients)
You will work closely with the Seniors Rights Team Leader and contribute to broader advocacy led by the organisation.
What You'll Be Doing
* Deliver education sessions and training across the Top End
* Coordinate and support stakeholder networks
* Build partnerships with community, government, and service providers
* Contribute to systemic advocacy and policy work
* Support community awareness campaigns
* Maintain a small, prioritised caseload
* Travel to regional and remote communities as needed
About You
You are practical, confident, and comfortable working across systems and communities.
You Bring
* Experience in community services, advocacy, social work or similar
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
* Experience supporting people experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage
* Confidence working across different service systems
Experience in older persons abuse, community education, or program coordination is highly regarded.
What We Offer
* SCHADS Level 6 salary (above award)
* Salary packaging to increase your take‐home pay
* 6 weeks annual leave
* Flexible working arrangements and time in lieu
* A supportive, multidisciplinary team
* Opportunities to travel and work across the NT
Send Your
* Cover letter
* Resume
Applications close: 22nd May
For more information, contact Rachael Bowker on 08 8982 1111 or ceo@dcls.org.au
Recruitment email: recruitment@dcls.org.au
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