About Children's Ground
Children's Ground is a First Nations organisation committed to systems change for dignity, justice and equity for all children and families. The Children's Ground Approach is a whole of community, whole of life approach that privileges First Nations knowledge systems and practice, creating an integrated system centred on learning, development and wellbeing that responds to the child and their family from pre‑birth to young adulthood.
About You
You are a dynamic leader with strong community engagement skills, a deep understanding of cultural and social sustainability, and the ability to coordinate programs that foster long‑term positive impact.
About The Role
The Placemaking and Skills Coordinator plays a key role in fostering vibrant, culturally responsive community spaces while supporting skills development and capacity building across five Top End communities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead community‑led placemaking that respects local cultural knowledge and life.
* Collaborate with local communities to co‑design and implement placemaking initiatives reflecting cultural knowledge and community priorities.
* Develop and implement site improvement plans, including landscaping, seating, signage and other infrastructure to enhance public spaces.
* Support leadership and capacity building within the community, particularly for young people and emerging leaders, to ensure long‑term sustainability of governance and planning structures.
* Facilitate opportunities for local employment, training and skill development, ensuring community members are central to program delivery and decision‑making.
* Mentor community staff to develop skills that contribute to community wellbeing.
* Ensure place‑keeping maintenance of Children's Ground communal and community spaces, keeping them safe, well‑maintained and suitable for programs and events.
* Coordinate contractors and internal teams to deliver infrastructure improvements on time and within budget.
* Maintain a detailed inventory of organisational assets, including buildings, fittings, furnishings and grounds.
* Plan, monitor and manage the community placemaking budget.
* Oversee fleet management shared with Operations, maintaining vehicles and roadworthiness, tracking schedules and fuel consumption, and implementing a GPS tracking system.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with local organisations, First Nations leaders, government agencies and funding partners.
* Advocate for community priorities and secure funding and resources through grant opportunities.
* Provide guidance, supervision and mentorship to the placemaking team, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
* Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety regulations and contribute to the Top End WHS committee.
* Maintain documentation, policies, procedures and standards to meet organisational needs and regulatory compliance.
* Enter and manage data in approved Children's Ground systems for monitoring and evaluation.
* Participate in strategic planning, organisational development, management work plans and policy formation.
* Engage in professional development programs offered by Children's Ground.
Key Selection Criteria
Essential
* Experience with First Nations communities and a deep understanding of their key challenges.
* Cultural competency or experience in culturally safe practices, especially in educational settings.
* Strong relationship and networking skills, collaborating with diverse communities, stakeholders and local governments.
* Experience leading and managing a diverse team, delivering training and skills development.
* Relevant degree/qualification or substantial equivalent work experience in project management, skills development, training or community development.
* Understanding of placemaking principles and experience delivering public space projects or community‑led initiatives.
* Experience planning, implementing and overseeing placemaking or similar projects, including budgeting and resource management.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
* Strong people management skills and a collaborative worker – teamwork, facilitation, supervision, liaison.
* Current full‑class driver's licence (manual) – L‑R or M‑R endorsement preferred.
* Valid Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance, or willingness to obtain.
Desirable
* Experience working in remote First Nations communities.
* Flexibility and creativity in a demanding NGO environment.
* Innovative ideas for enhancing public spaces aligned with community needs and strategic goals.
Pay Range
107,717 – 110,098 AUD per year (AU)
Children's Ground – Workforce Diversity
Children's Ground is committed to a workforce that reflects the communities we work with. We warmly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
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