These are Affirmative Measures – First Nations applicants only positions.

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. To be eligible to apply under the Affirmative Measures Initiative, applicants must:

· be an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person

· identify as an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person, and

· be accepted by their community as being and Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander person

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status before being appointed to the role.

This role is an Indigenous Identified position.  Please do not apply if you do not identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Program Details

The Larrakia Host program promotes the Larrakia culture to tourists, visitors and local residents. It also provides a referral service to other programs to achieve, improved lifestyle outcomes for clients.

The program is an initiative of the Darwin City Deal which aims to boost tourism and employment opportunities for Aboriginal people while preserving and promoting Larrakia culture, as well as encouraging understanding of and compliance with Larrakia protocols.

The Larrakia Host program forms part of a suite of outreach services known as Larrakia Assist, which also includes the Day Patrol, and Return to Country programs.

This program helps to share important cultural and tourism information about the traditional owners of the Darwin region, and also takes an educational rather than confrontational approach to responding to inappropriate behaviours.

Larrakia Hosts are highly visible around the Darwin region, and shine a positive spotlight on Larrakia culture, helping to preserve and promote the cultural values of Darwin’s traditional owners.

Larrakia people have always welcomed people to our lands, despite the ongoing struggle for proper recognition of our rights. Larrakia people aim to foster partnerships according to our cultural protocols, which we ask you to respect.

Larrakia Hosts builds on the impetus created by the Night Patrol, Day Patrol and Return to Country programs, working with local residents, tourists and NT communities to make visiting Larrakia Country a rewarding experience.

Benefits and perks

Conditions of employment covered by the Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2024. Salary range starting at $40.03 per hour. Option to salary package a maximum of $15,899 from your gross salary each year; 5 weeks pro rata annual leave per year; and a 35-hour week. We have a dedicated employee assistance program and excellent learning and development support and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop awareness of the Larrakia culture among visitors to, and residents of, Darwin;
• Represent the Larrakia people by providing Welcomes to Country, cultural education, tourism information, client referrals, and advice on the importance of the Larrakia protocols;
• Conduct mobile and foot patrols to identify at-risk behaviours by Aboriginal people;
• Intervene in situations where vulnerable persons are at risk by providing dispute resolution, transport of vulnerable persons or other culturally-appropriate actions;
• Maintain radio/telephone communications with Police and other agencies and assist Police and other agencies during times of emergency where feasible;
• Interact with tourists and the general public in the provision of general information and stories about Darwin's history;
• Provide positive public perceptions to create opportunities that add value in other areas;
• Engage and communicate in a culturally appropriate manner with community visitors about acceptable behaviour protocols; and
• Provide referrals to appropriate information and support services.

Key Qualities

LNAC considers that the following personal qualities are vital to a Larrakia Cultural Engagement Officer.

• Demonstrated ability to work both in a team environment and autonomously as required
• Understanding of professional development and training needs
• Assist in operational and strategic planning
• Participate in recommending tourism strategies, signage and communication campaigns

Personal Attributes

• Flexibility to adapt to new situations as they arise
• Possess drive, commitment and patience
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and regularly monitor deliverables
• Ability to source cooperation and assistance from other staff, management and community members
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and manner
• Willingness to adapt to work in a challenging environment
• Genuine appreciation of Indigenous people and culture
• Ability to use presentation tools (power point, data projection)
• Ability to speak confidently in public

Commitment, Attitude and Application to Duties

• Preparedness to work flexible hours as required to meet the demand for services
• Provide courteous and prompt attention to information requests
• Demonstration of a positive and proactive attitude with strong initiative
• Promote the organisation in a positive manner at all times
• Take reasonable care to ensure one’s own safety at work and that of other staff within the workplace
• Observe all safe work practices

Cultural

• Knowledge and understanding of Larrakia culture
• Understanding of cultural protocols and engaging with other language groups
• Demonstrate respect for people of all cultural backgrounds

Key Selection Criteria

• Understanding and experience of cultural protocols, together with a willingness to work respectfully in accordance with Larrakia and other Indigenous culture
• Physical capacity to cover the Darwin CBD and similar locations on foot.
• Experience in, or willingness to undertake training in effective engagement with visitors from NT communities and visitors from other cultures
• Good knowledge and understanding of the issues and factors affecting Indigenous people in the Northern Territory
• High level written, oral and interpersonal skills to educate, and advise on Larrakia Culture, as well as providing written reports about the program, and inputting into relevant databases as required
• Extremely reliable with the ability to work unsupervised and in line with standard policies and procedures
• Basic computer skills (including word processing and email) and the ability to maintain accurate, but confidential, administrative records
• A valid Working with Children (OCHRE) Card, Current NT Driver’s Licence (C Class minimum), Current Police check.

It would be considered an advantage if applicants also:

• Identify as Larrakia
• Hold a Certificate III in Community Services

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