About Amber NT

Since 1985, Bereaved Parent Support NT, trading as Amber NT, has supported Territorian families through the death of a baby or child, from conception up to age 18. Our support also extends to pregnancy after loss and to foster families affected by the death of a child in their care. Founded by two bereaved mothers, Amber NT remains committed to providing compassionate, evidence informed bereavement support across the Northern Territory.

About the role

Have you, or someone you know, experienced the loss of a child? We're looking for a Bereavement Support Officer to deliver bereavement support to NT families, working across Darwin and the wider Northern Territory. This is a part time role (25 hours per week), based in Darwin, with a planned start in the first week of October 2026.

Salary in line with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award, commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus superannuation.

What you'll do

• Deliver bereavement support to client families from diverse backgrounds, in person, by phone and by text message

- Visit hospitals and build productive working relationships with hospital based social workers and other staff
- Develop, maintain and enhance bereavement resources, policies and referral networks
- Maintain timely, accurate client notes and statistical records of bereavement services provided
- Coordinate and run support group meetings, and supervise student social work or humanitarian placements
- Provide training to community organisations on supporting a bereaved person with empathy
- Support team members, the Board and volunteers, and assist at community, networking and fundraising events

About you

Essential:




- A degree in Social Work, with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (or equivalent), and experience in client support, ideally including bereavement support
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others
- Ability to share personal stories of recovery in a professional manner
- Peer support experience, for example providing or receiving peer support, or participating in a peer group
- Experience providing support, mentoring or coaching
- Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Word
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a small team
- A current National Police Certificate, NT Ochre Card and NT driver's licence, or the ability to obtain these

Desirable

- Experience developing or delivering presentations and training
- Experience working with people who have experienced child loss
- Experience running support group meetings
- Experience working within a social and emotional wellbeing framework

What we offer

• Not for profit salary packaging
- Clinical supervision and debriefing
- Professional development opportunities
- Adaptable working arrangements
- A supportive small team
- The chance to do meaningful, values driven work in the community

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your professional experience and how it applies to this role. For a position description or if you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Applications close Monday 21 September 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Amber NT welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

📌 Bereavement Support Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Amber NT
📍 Darwin