Culture Empowering Community
Call us: 08 8948 3733
PO Box 1098 Nightcliff NT 0814
reception@larrakia.com www.larrakia.com
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ABN 56 531 057 147 ICN: 3170
Darwin’s Traditional Owners
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Palmerston Family & Cultural Centre – Project Coordinator
Cultural Knowledge Unit
Available
9.25% employer contribution (in addition to actual base
salary)
Standard working days Per 5
Week:
Shift Worker:
No
Responsible to:
Operations Manager
Work Location:
Across Larrakia Nation Worksites
Work related travel:
Yes, as required
Position:
Program:
Salary sacrifice available:
Superannuation:
THE ORGANISATION:
The Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation (“LNAC”) is a member-based body corporate
registered under the Commonwealth Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act
2006 (the CATSI Act). The members are represented by a Board of Directors which is
legally responsible for administering the corporation in accordance with the CATSI Act and
establishing broad policies and objectives for the corporation. The Chief Executive Officer
(“CEO”) is responsible for implementing the policies and objectives established by the Board
of Directors and managing the day-to-day activities of the corporation.
The LNAC is the peak advocacy and support agency for the Larrakia people, the traditional
landowners of the Greater Darwin area. Initially established in 1998 to represent the Native
Title interests of the Larrakia people, the LNAC has since evolved into a vital service delivery
organisation focussed on addressing the social, cultural and economic aspirations of the
Larrakia people by initiating and administering programs, projects and services for the
broader Aboriginal community.
The members of LNAC are those Aboriginal persons who, under traditional law and custom,
hold rights and interests to the traditional country (Darwin Harbour, Cox Peninsula, most of
Gunn Point and much of rural Darwin).
LNAC is a not-for-profit organisation and receives the majority of its capital and operating
expenses from the Northern Territory Government, Commonwealth Government and by
entering into business partnerships with the private sector.
Approved
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Bob SAVAGE, Chief Executive Officer Date:
Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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PROGRAM DETAILS:
The Project will establish and run an Aboriginal place for families in Palmerston to engage
with each other, schools and mainstream service providers through cultural and community
activities. The place will be run by a reference group of Aboriginal community members to
shape and create an Aboriginal space that is culturally relevant comfortable and engaging
for Aboriginal children and families, as well as building leadership group for the Palmerston
Aboriginal community. We will also increase engagement by families with schools and bring
together a number of service providers under one roof with transport and cultural support to
improve overall service delivery and engagement of Aboriginal families. In this place,
Larrakia Nation will deliver a number of activities that are targeted not only towards
engagement with service providers but also the inter-generational transfer of cultural
knowledge, traditions and practices. This will be achieved through facilitating
intergenerational play group, bush tucker demonstrations, painting, weaving, screen printing,
traditional dance workshops and didgeridoo playing and clap stick workshops. A significant
component to this program will be supporting social enterprise to develop and maintain
Aboriginal people’s cultural knowledge whilst at the same time enable community members
to sustain livelihoods based on this cultural knowledge.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
Coordinate the Aboriginal leadership group in shaping the space and to ensure the
outcomes of the program are achieved and that children and families have an opportunity to
engage with culture, education and other services to meet their individual needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinate the centres projects, contracts and activities in line with the service
agreements and community aspirations.
2. Assist the Operations Manager with financial monitoring and management of the
centre.
3. Supervision of staff members as well as support and the coordination of activities
contractors.
4. Marketing, sales, relationship management and business development for the
centre.
5. Maintain the building according to the tenancy agreement and that it represents
the desires of local Aboriginal people.
6. Develop and maintain effective communications with cultural entrepreneurs, staff,
clients, suppliers and other external stakeholders;
7. Manage and maintain internal systems and work within Larrakia Nations policies
and procedures.
8. Build capacity of Aboriginal staff and artists, including supporting formal and
informal training and professional development activities
9. Organise or assist with logistics, rental, procurement and other activities
necessary to ensure quality and timely delivery of goods, services, events and
community activities
Approved
.....................
Bob SAVAGE, Chief Executive Officer
Date:
Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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10. Assist the Operations Manager with reporting, including internal reporting and
reporting to funding bodies.
11. Policy development and adherence, including OH&S
12. Other duties as directed by the Operations Manager and Chief Executive Officer.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential:
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Experience in the area of arts, culture and project management/coordination.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Aboriginal culture.
Strong relationships with community cultural entrepreneurs and the broader
Aboriginal community within the Palmerston area.
Strong skills in community engagement with an emphasis on promoting and/or
restoring the social functioning of individuals, families, groups and the broader
community.
Experience with running a commercial property including organising
maintenance and repairs to ensure the building is well presented at all times.
Skills and experience in the areas of budgeting and performance reporting.
Demonstrated skill in administration.
Knowledge of the local services and agencies.
Experience in the preparation of funding applications.
Experience and competence in the use of a range of information technologies
and applications, including the internet, spread sheet, database and word
processing applications.
Highly developed cross cultural, interpersonal, oral and written communication
skills
NT Driver’s licence.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants to provide a current curriculum vitae and letter explaining how they meet the
selection criteria to Dannielle Taylor on hr.officer2@larrakia.com or by post to PO Box 1098,
Nightcliff NT 0814
Note:
Applicant’s are required to provide at least two (2) current verifiable referees and will be
required to undertake a Police background check.
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Approved
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Bob SAVAGE, Chief Executive Officer
Date:
Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Employee endorsement:
(Initial each page and sign below only if offered employment)
I,
[print
your
name]understand and accept that I will be required to perform the duties and tasks
contained in this Position Description and such other duties and tasks that LNAC may assign
to me, having regard to my skills, training and experience.
Dated:
/
/
Signed:
Approved
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Bob SAVAGE, Chief Executive Officer
Date: