Company Description Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation is the peak representative body for the Larrakia peoples, with a core responsibility to care for Larrakia people, country, and culture. The organization plays an active role in decisions that affect Larrakia interests and the broader Darwin region.

Larrakia

Nation delivers a diverse range of community-based services including, patrol services, tenancy support, kinship and family services, Maloerroema Pathway Program and return to country programs. It also operates initiatives such as healthy engagement and assistance in the long grass, the Palmerston Family and Cultural Centre, Larrakia Hosts, and Larrakia Land and Sea Rangers, making it a vital service provider and cultural leader in the region.

Eligibility

These are Affirmative Measures – First Nations applicants only positions.

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. To be eligible to apply under the Affirmative Measures Initiative, applicants must:

- be an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person
- identify as an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person, and
- be accepted by their community as being and Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander person

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status before being appointed to the role. Role Description The Team Leader Maloerroema Pathway Program is a full-time, on-site role based in Malak, NT. The position is responsible for leading and coordinating the Maloerroema Pathway Program, including supervising staff, managing daily operations, and ensuring culturally safe and effective service delivery.

The Team

Leader will work closely with community members,



partner organisations, and internal stakeholders to develop and implement pathways that support Larrakia people in accessing services, strengthening cultural connections, and improving social and wellbeing outcomes. Daily tasks include planning and monitoring program activities, providing guidance and support to team members, maintaining accurate records and reports, and contributing to continuous improvement of program design. The role also involves advocating for participants, fostering strong community relationships, and upholding Larrakia Nation’s values and cultural protocols in all program activities.

Qualifications

- Experience in community services, social work, or related fields, with demonstrated ability to support individuals and families in culturally respectful ways.
- Leadership and supervision skills, including team coordination, mentoring, workload management, and performance support.
- Program and case management capabilities, such as planning, delivering, and evaluating community programs, and maintaining detailed documentation and reporting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and the ability to build trust with diverse community members.
- Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, with a robust understanding of the local Larrakia community context and commitment to self-determination.
- Ability to work on-site in Malak, NT, with reliable time management, self-organisation, and resilience in a dynamic service environment.
- Relevant qualification in community services, social work, youth work, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in similar roles.
- Current driver’s licence, Working With Children clearance, and police check (or ability to obtain) as required for community-based work.

📌 Team Leader Maloerroema Pathway Program (Coconut Grove)
🏢 Larrakia Nation Aboriginal
📍 Coconut Grove