Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Project Coordinator

Lead a prevention-focused, community-led response to family violence in Tennant Creek

• Starting at $129K, progressing to $154K PLUS Super & Salary Packaging
• Subsidised, Fully Furnished Housing & up to $5K Relocation Assistance
• Shape a Strategic, Prevention-Focused Response to Family Violence
• 6 Weeks Annual Leave, Remote Allowances, Free Health & Dental and MORE!

Rooted in Community. Guided by Culture.

Established in 1984, Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation is a multi-disciplinary, Aboriginal community-controlled organisation providing holistic primary health care to Aboriginal people in Tennant Creek and five smaller communities across the Barkly Region, an area spanning almost 150,000 square kilometres.

Its approach extends beyond clinical care to consider the social, cultural and environmental factors that influence wellbeing, with culture and cultural authority at the heart of how services are designed and delivered.

Anyinginyi operates across four sections: Health Services, Corporate Services, the Public Health Unit and Piliyintinji-ki (Stronger Families). Together, these services support a whole-of-person approach to physical and emotional wellbeing. Its vision is for Aboriginal people in the Barkly to enjoy equity in health status with other Australians, and it remains committed to Closing the Gap in remote Australia.

To learn more, visit: www.anyinginyi.org.au

A Role with Purpose

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a full-time, fixed-term Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Project Coordinator, based in Tennant Creek, NT, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

Reporting to the Executive Manager, Piliyintinji-ki (Stronger Families), you will lead the community-controlled implementation of recommendations from the Tennant Creek and Barkly Region Family Violence Report 2022 – It Takes a Whole Community Approach to Violence.

This is a strategic, systems-focused role where you will work alongside the Barkly Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Reduction Network to strengthen how local services connect and respond. You will also establish a community focus group, ensuring local people have a genuine voice in shaping solutions and influencing the work ahead.

Building strong relationships across the local service network and community will be an important early priority. This is an opportunity for someone who can confidently establish connections, bring people together and build momentum. The role is based in Tennant Creek, with occasional travel to surrounding communities.

Guided by Anyinginyi's cultural framework and its belief that prevention is key, you will champion a balanced, whole-of-family approach. This means keeping victim-survivor safety at the centre while supporting accountability and positive change across families and the wider community, helping create safer futures for children.

More specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Map local services and strengthen referral pathways so Aboriginal families can access timely, culturally responsive support
• Facilitate culturally safe consultation with Elders, community leaders, families and service providers
• Coordinate community education initiatives that build understanding of coercive control, family safety and help-seeking
• Develop early intervention initiatives that engage young men in building respectful, healthy relationships
• Supervise, mentor and develop a small team of DFSV Community Connectors through reflective, trauma-informed practice
• Collaborate with government agencies and other Anyinginyi programs to deliver a coordinated, culturally led response
• Manage funding agreement compliance, data collection, reporting, briefs and acquittals
• Pursue funding and partnership opportunities that support the project's long-term sustainability

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Experienced. Culturally Grounded. Driven by Community.

To be successful in this role, you will need a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Services, Human Services, Psychology, Counselling or a related discipline, along with at least three years' experience delivering, coordinating or managing domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) programs and services.

You will also bring proven project and people management skills, experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and a strong understanding of how domestic, family and sexual violence affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Central Australia and the Northern Territory. Confidence in managing reporting requirements and delivering against funding commitments is also important.

The following additional skills and experience will be highly valued:

• Experience living and working in the Northern Territory or remote communities
• Knowledge of Tennant Creek and the Barkly Region, including local communities, cultural groups and service systems
• Ability to communicate in one or more local Aboriginal languages

As the ideal candidate, you will bring cultural humility, respect for kinship systems and gender protocols, and a genuine belief in the value of community-led solutions. You will enjoy building relationships, bringing different perspectives together and working through complex situations with understanding, respect and an open mind.

With experience in complex, high-need environments, you will also bring resilience, sound judgement and a practical, big-picture approach. Above all, you will be someone who values collaboration and is motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for families and communities across the Barkly.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.

A current unrestricted Driver’s Licence, an Ochre Card (Working with Children Clearance) or the ability to obtain one, and a satisfactory National Criminal History Check are also required before commencement. 

Meaningful Work. Generous Rewards.

In recognition of the experience and commitment you bring, Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation offers a salary of $129,349 – $154,973 per annum PLUS Super, along with a generous Enterprise Agreement package, including:

• Subsidised, Fully Furnished Housing for the Duration of Your Employment
• Up to $15,899 Per Year in Salary Packaging
• Relocation Support of up to $5,000
• Six Weeks of Annual Leave Each Year
• Up to 10 Days of Personal/Carer's Leave Per Year
• Remote Retention Payments of $1,500 After One Year and $3,000 After Two Years
• $1,500 Yearly Allowance for Personal Travel After 12 Months' Service
• $1,500 Study Allowance After 12 Months' Service, Plus Negotiable Study Leave
• Local Language Allowance of up to $1,500 Per Year
• Free Prescriptions and Care Through the Anyinginyi Health Clinic
• Free General Dentistry (Lab Work Not Included)

Your starting salary will be determined by your skills, experience and qualifications, with progression through the range based on years of service and annual performance review.

Tennant Creek: Big Skies. Rich Culture. Real Community.

Located around 500km north of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek has a rich history shaped by its droving and gold mining days and is now a major regional centre in the Barkly. Known for its strong community identity and rich Aboriginal cultural heritage, the town is surrounded by striking outback landscapes and enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year.

You'll find the essential services and amenities to make yourself at home, including a regional hospital, schools, shops, a supermarket, sporting clubs, restaurants and an airport. Home to people from all walks of life, Tennant Creek offers the opportunity to build meaningful connections, become part of the community and see the difference your work makes every day.

Ready to Help Break the Cycle?

If you're ready to lead prevention-focused, community-led change in Tennant Creek, Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation invites you to APPLY TODAY!