Community Engagement Officer

*This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position*

What is Connected Beginnings?

Connected Beginnings is an initiative to support the integration and strengthening of services for early childhood, maternal and child health, and family support to assist in school readiness and educational outcomes in Indigenous children. As the backbone organization, Connected Beginnings employees will drive this initiative to the specific needs of the Katherine region.

Brief Summary of role:

To support the implementation of the Connected Beginnings initiative. This includes, promote and connect families and children (birth to 5 years) to a range of local services including health, family support and early childhood educational programs to meet the needs of the individual child and the family. Support the transition of vulnerable children to play group/preschool/school programs. Establish and maintain close working relationships and networks with local service agencies.

Support the development and delivery of an integrated service model and appropriate early learning and family support resources in consultation with vulnerable families and community agencies which meet the needs of families and enhance early literacy and numeracy and school readiness.

Renumeration Package:

Employment Type: Fulltime

Salary Range: $76,000 - $82,300 per annum (pro-rata)

Entitlements/Benefits:

• 6 Weeks Annual Leave
• 2 Weeks Sick Leave
• 2 Weeks Ancillary Leave
• 1 RDO per Month

Location: Kalano’s Big Rivers Child & Family Centre, Katherine NT

Hours of work: Monday to Friday | 08:00am – 4:30pm

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Other Requirements:

Qualifications (All qualifications must be recognised in Australia)

• Certificate III or IV in Community Services, or a related field, or demonstrated relevant experience.

Experience & Skills

• Experience working in community engagement, preferably within Aboriginal community contexts.
• Strong understanding of the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work empathetically with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and build trust and rapport with community members and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to organise, facilitate, and participate in a variety of client-centred activities.
• Good administrative and organisational skills, including accurate record keeping and data collection.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Other Requirements (Must be provided prior to commencement)

• Valid NT Drivers Licence
• Valid NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
• National Police Check

*This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position*

All applications are to include an up-to-date Resume and a Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the role and apply via our Kalano’s Careers page before the closing date to be accepted.

Position Descriptions can be obtained from Human Resources.

Phone 08 •••••588 | Email ••••@kalano.org.au

Applications Close: Tuesday 1st September 2026