Are you?

- Passionate about self-determination?

- An expert in community development?

- Focussed on improving Yolŋu child and family wellbeing?

The role's location is Gapuwiyak, NT

The Organisation

Goŋ-Ḏäl Aboriginal Corporation (GDAC) was established in 2014 by Leaders from Gapuwiyak and surrounding homelands as a not-for-profit social enterprise and charity for the benefit of all Yolŋu clans in the Miyarrka region of East Arnhem Land.

Over the past 12 years, GDAC have established their own businesses as well as initiating and developing several projects and programs that operate in partnership, alliance and collaboration with non-government organisations and government agencies.

The Opportunity

As Operations Co-Coordinator you will primarily work alongside Yolŋu Child and Family Centres On-Country (CFCOC) Co-Coordinators, Project Djämamirr (project workers), and the CFCOC Manager. The project is guided by the CFCOC Leadership Group (Yolŋu membership from the two local traditional owner corporations), GDAC Board and General Manager to facilitate the phased establishment and consolidation of the CFCOC. The work is underpinned by the CFCOC Framework to ensure the successful operation of the CFCOC that fulfills community aspirations for local children and family services. This includes coordinating the delivery of supports to families, standing alongside families as they navigate the non-Yolŋu service system, and facilitating inter-cultural dialogue between families and non-Yolŋu service providers.

About You

You’ll bring...

- Demonstrated commitment to self-determination, respectful, inclusive and culturally safe work practices, and to ground-up and both-ways learning.

- Experience in project coordination including budgeting, planning, time-management, documentation, organising meetings, and standard administration tasks including reporting, data management and using Microsoft 365.

- Evidence of strong inter-cultural staff development, supervision, and mentoring skills. Have the willingness for outreach to,



and work in Homelands and on-Country.

- Excellent communication skills and have undertaken Yolŋu (or other Indigenous) cultural competency training. (The ability to communicate effectively in Yolŋu Matha is desirable).

- A team player attitude who can also work independently with minimal supervision in a remote area, using initiative, remaining focused and positive, organised and flexible in a challenging and multi-dimensional work environment.

- Experience in culturally congruent children and family support services, good knowledge of external legislation, policies and processes impacting Yolŋu children and families.

Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must possess, or be prepared to obtain, an NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card), a current National Criminal History Check, a current manual Driver's Licence, and a current First Aid Certificate.

Your Reward

In return for your hard work and dedication, the successful candidate will enjoy an attractive base salary and a range of benefits including:

- Base salary SCHADS Level 4 to 5 (dependent on experience and skill) - $92K- $105K per annum, plus Superannuation

- 6 weeks annual leave

- Salary packaging options (up to $15,900 annually)

- One year contract (with opportunity for renewal) - Full Time (or 0.8 FTE)

- Fully furnished accommodation and utilities provided

- 2 x return flights to Darwin (or equivalent) annually

- Professional development and training opportunities

- Relocation assistance may be considered for interstate candidate

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Next Steps

To register your interest, click the “Apply” button, without delay.

To discuss this chance, or if you have questions, contact Aisla Connolly to organise a confidential discussion via email ••••@jobskillsnetwork.com

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to address the Essential Selection Criteria identified in this position description.

Applications close COB Friday, 27 November 2026.

📌 Operations Co-Coordinator – Child and Family Centres On-Country (Darwin)
🏢 Gong-Dal Aboriginal
📍 Darwin