Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit East Arnhem Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Social Emotional Wellbeing Service
Job title Social Cultural Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Fixed up to 1 year
Salary $79,664- $90,824 Location Alyangula, Angurugu, Umbakumba
Position number 18954 RTF 360172 Closing 23/11/2026
Contact officer Mark Wilson on 08 8987 0442 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360172

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural advice, liaison and advocacy for vulnerable populations of Groote Eylandt and
Bickerton Island experiencing social and emotional disharmony. Assist health care staff to address the Social and Emotional Well Being
(SEWB) concerns from a cultural perspective.
Context statement




This position sits within a SEWB and Stepped Care Model to deliver care for the residents of Groote Eylandt, comprising the communities
of Angurugu, Alyangula, Umbakumba, and Bickerton Island. The position is based on Groote Eylandt and travels to communities via light
aircraft and 4-wheel drive vehicle.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide cultural consultation to the SEWB team and act as an advocate to ensure culturally safe care and access to services for

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and provide mentorship to other Aboriginal Mental Health Workers.
2. Participate in partnership with the other service delivery providers to assist with assessments, care provision, education and ongoing

follow up for the residents of Groote Eylandt.
3. Maintain a case load to support clients with matters such as social supports, including but not limited to Centrelink, supporting clients

with obtaining relevant identification, coordinating referrals and advocacy Engage in promotion, prevention and community
development strategies to change attitudes and increase awareness of SEWB issues.

4. Promote the participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the planning and development of SEWB services for
residents of Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island.

5.



Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in
order to ensure high quality, secure services and workplaces.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated knowledge of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, practice and languages of the Groote Eylandt

Archipelago.
2. Proven ability to represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community interests at meetings and other forums of consultation and

discussion.
3. Sound knowledge of mental health issues, SEWB concerns, and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
4. Demonstrate a good standard of oral and written English and skills to assist in the effective use of information technology (IT) records

and system maintenance.
5. Eligible to hold a Northern Territory manual drivers’ licence and willingness to travel by light aircraft and 4WD.
Desirable
1. Qualification in the fields of Mental Health, AOD or SEWB, or involved in study relevant to the position.
Further information
Remote Public Housing (Local recruits) rental concession available. Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as
immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an
applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood
or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.

📌 Social Cultural Support Officer (Alyangula)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Alyangula