Social & Emotional Wellbeing Lead - Children'S Ground - Darwin

Full time position based in Alice Springs Why Children's Ground? Children's Ground is a First Nations organisation that aim to end injustice and disadvantage. They deliver an innovative approach to education, health and employment services for families. It is designed,deliveredand evaluated by- the community   In the Top End of the NT, Children's Ground work in the communities of Minmarama/Kulaluk, Knuckey's Lagoon, 15 Mile and Marlkawo. This position works with families in Darwin First Nation communities and will provide outreach support to support families in Marlkawo.   What's in it for you? $104,092 salary + 11% super Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,895 p/a) Extra paid leave over Christmas/ New Year period Up to $5,500 for relocation assistance ($2k from Children's Ground & 3.5k from NT PHN). Access to NT PHN scholarships and bursaries Full time, fixed term - 12 month contract What's the role? Support the delivery of social and emotional wellbeing to assist First Nations children aged 0-8 and their families Develop and implement a range of early intervention and prevention strategies which promote positive mental health and social and emotional wellbeing outcomes Provide a broad range of culturally safe and responsive interventions that address the mental health needs of First Nations children, young people, and their families Create a social and emotional wellbeing environment in Children's Ground that promotes First Nations wellbeing practices and knowledge Contribute to a Children's Ground's Wellbeing strategy for the social and emotional wellbeing of staff Is this the right role for you? Relevant tertiary qualification or minimum three years' experience Demonstrated success working in a position that promotes social and emotional health and wellbeing. Experience working with First Nations communities and an understanding of the effects of colonisation, disempowerment, and intergenerational trauma Knowledge of a range of interventions and prevention strategies which promote positive mental health and social and emotional wellbeing outcomes. Experience in developing, designing, implementing, and evaluating preventative and early intervention therapeutic programs. Strong relationship, networking and communication skills Current driver's licence, OCHRE Card & National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain) This role will require working regularly in outdoor conditions, sitting, standing, and moving around in outdoor settings, including getting in and out of motor vehicles and remote location work   NT PHN/RWA NT  may be able to offer relocation support and clinical educational financial assistance  to health professionals who are relocating to the NT or moving within the NT to a greater remoteness area classification for the purposes of employment and further clinical education.   Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Ashleigh McDonald on 08 8982 1056 or email ****** Stay informed Sign up to NT PHN's eNewsletter to get the latest Northern Territory health news, support and advice. follow us HAVE YOUR SAY We would love to hear your feedback on our current initiatives. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work and live and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to elders past, present, and future. While the Australian Government Department of Health has contributed to the funding of this material, the information contained in it does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided herein. #J-18808-Ljbffr