Coordinator - Indigenous Youth Program | Identified Position

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Make a Real Difference in the Lives of Young People
Are you passionate about empowering young people and strengthening communities? Do you thrive in leadership roles where you can inspire a team, build meaningful relationships, and create lasting positive change?
 
TRACKS Integrated Services is seeking an experienced and passionate coordinator for an Indigenous Youth Program on behalf of a respected Northern Territory organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated youth program in Katherine and make a genuine impact within the local community.
 
Please note: This is an Identified Position and is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only, in accordance with Section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT).
 
About TRACKS
TRACKS Integrated Services is a proudly Aboriginal-owned recruitment and labour hire company connecting great people with meaningful careers across Queensland and the Northern Territory.
 
As an Aboriginal-owned business, we are committed to creating meaningful employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and supporting organisations that deliver positive outcomes for First Nations communities.
 
Why You'll Love This Role
This is more than just a management position; it's an opportunity to help shape brighter futures for young people.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and inspire a passionate team.
• Build meaningful relationships across the Katherine community.
• Deliver programs that create lasting, positive outcomes for young people.
• Enjoy a rewarding leadership role where your work makes a genuine difference every day.

About the Role
As the Indigenous Youth Program Coordinator, you'll lead the day-to-day delivery of the program in Katherine, helping to create positive outcomes for young people and their communities. You'll mentor and support a team of youth workers, oversee program operations and budgets, ensure compliance, and build strong partnerships with schools, community organisations and local stakeholders to deliver culturally safe and engaging programs.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support a team of youth workers.
• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the Indigenous Youth Program.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate engaging youth programs.
• Manage program budgets, reporting and funding requirements.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, safeguarding and mandatory reporting obligations.
• Build strong partnerships with schools, community organisations and local stakeholders.
• Foster safe, inclusive and culturally respectful environments for young people.
• Monitor program performance and drive continuous improvement.

About You
You'll be a compassionate and capable leader with a genuine passion for supporting young people, empowering communities and creating positive change.
 
Essential

• Relevant qualification supported by industry experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within youth or community services.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Current Working with Children Clearance.
• Current National Criminal History Check.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (HLTAID003 or higher).
• Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and be accepted as such by the community in which you live or have lived, as this is an Identified Position.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Desirable

• Five or more years' experience in Youth and Community Services.
• Youth Mental Health First Aid, de-escalation training or trauma-informed practice

Apply Now
If you're ready to lead a passionate team and make a lasting impact in the Katherine community, we'd love to hear from you.
 
Click Apply Now to submit your resume or contact Taylor Thompson for a confidential discussion. Email: taylor@tracksis.com.au
 
TRACKS Integrated Services acknowledges the Larrakia people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our company is based. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the enduring connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to Country, culture and community.