Manager, Youth Services

Darwin, Northern Territory Employment Office
About the Organisation
Malabam Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (MHBAC) is an incorporated community controlled Aboriginal organisation that provides primary health care services and programs to the Maningrida region. MHBAC provides funding to the Maningrida health clinic and the Mala'la Flexible Aged Care Centre, alongside providing the "GREAT" Youth Services program and the Social and Emotional Wellbeing program to the community.

MHBAC's vision is to improve the health and well-being of their people in the Maningrida community and surrounding outstations.

About the Opportunity 
MHBAC has a unique opportunity for an experienced Manager of the Youth Services Program to join their dedicated team in Maningrida, NT, on a full-time basis. This role requires flexibility around working hours dependent on Centre hours, including hours on evenings and every second weekend.

Reporting to the CEO, this autonomous role will see you supervising and managing all staff employed within the Youth Services Program, with the goal of enhancing the wellbeing of young people within the community.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:
* Overseeing program coordination and service delivery;
* Sourcing funding opportunities;
* Facilitating and promoting community engagement;
* Monitoring budget allocation/expenditure, and reporting against key performance and funding indicators; and
* Providing opportunities for staff professional development; and
* Overseeing continuous quality improvement and risk assessment.

The successful candidate will hold appropriate tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Community Services or Community Development, as well as experience in the management of programs within the Youth Services area. Experience within an Aboriginal community context will be highly regarded, as this will enable you to build on current program deliverables and outcomes.

About the Benefits
MHBAC would like to offer the successful candidate an attractive remuneration package of $70,000 – $90,000 plus 9.5% super, alongside a wide range of benefits, including:

* Salary sacrifice options (up to $15,950);
* Four annual return airfares from Maningrida to Darwin;
* Subsidised accommodation with minimal rent, including utilities;
* A vehicle for use around the Maningrida region;
* Relocation and repatriation expense assistance; and
* 6 weeks annual leave!

This role presents the opportunity to join an influential community controlled Aboriginal organisation that makes a significant impact on Maningrida and the surrounding regions. You'll gain invaluable experience working within remote Aboriginal health, whilst also making a real difference to the lives of local youth.

In addition, you'll enjoy fantastic career progression and growth, with the opportunity to further your leadership and management skills in this pivotal role.

This is an opportunity to join a reputable organisation in improving youth services within remote Aboriginal communities – Apply Now!

People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.
Source: Uniting News