Employment Consultant – RAES

Position based in Wadeye NT

• Salary + super
• 6 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Not for Profit salary packaging
• Furnished accommodation provided

Help people unlock their potential and build brighter futures!

Thamarrurr Development Corporation (TDC) is looking for a motivated, people-focused Employment Consultant to join our Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) team in Wadeye.

This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a genuine difference in a remote community, helping people overcome barriers, develop new skills and take meaningful steps towards employment.

If you’re passionate about helping people succeed, building strong relationships and making a positive community impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Inspire and empower: Work one-on-one with participants to identify their strengths, overcome barriers and achieve their employment goals.
• Create pathways: Develop tailored Individual Employment Pathways (IEPs) and connect participants with training and job opportunities.
• Make things happen: Help participants navigate practical challenges, including identification, banking, transport and other employment barriers.
• Support success: Provide ongoing mentoring and post-placement support to help participants settle into and maintain employment.
• Build connections: Develop strong relationships with employers, training providers and community organisations to create employment opportunities.
• Make a difference: Deliver culturally safe, respectful and inclusive services that reflect the needs of the local community.
• Get results: Maintain accurate case notes, meet RAES reporting requirements and contribute ideas to continually improve services.

About You

You’re a natural relationship builder who enjoys working with people, solving problems and helping others reach their potential. You bring:

• Qualifications and/or experience in Employment Services, Community Services, Social Work or a related field, with demonstrated case management experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or in remote or regional settings.
• A genuine commitment to supporting people facing barriers to employment.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of the RAES program or employment services frameworks (desirable).

Essential licences and clearances

• Current National Police Check.
• Current NT Ochre Card.
• Ability to obtain NLC work and residential permits (assistance provided).
• Current NT driver’s licence.

About Thamarrurr Development Corporation (TDC)

We are a Not-for-Profit, registered charitable organisation, owned by members of the Wangka, Tjanpa and Lirrga peoples. The Wadeye Community, (formerly Pt Keats) NT, is located in the Western Daly River region – an area rich in cultures, wildlife and ecosystems. Wadeye is the Territory’s 6th most populous town and one of Australia’s largest remote indigenous communities. We support the Wadeye community through a range of areas including RAES, Housing & Construction, NDIS, Aged Care, Enterprise Development and more.

For a copy of the Position Description and general information, please contact recruitment@thamarrurr.org.au.