• Limited Tenure: 9 Months
• Full-time
• $104,792.18 per annum (pro-rata) plus superannuation 12%

City of Darwin has a limited-tenure position for Coordinator Youth Programs from mid-April 2026 to late January 2027. The successful candidate will have experience managing teams, delivering on strategic plans, building partnerships, and will understand the importance of centring young people's needs and interests in their work. This is a full-time role however we are also open to filling the position part-time (0.8 FTE).

About the Opportunity:

An opportunity has become available to join the Community & Cultural Services team as Coordinator Youth Programs, limited tenure, from mid-April 2026 to late January 2027.

The Coordinator Youth Programs supports a team of three to address the priorities and actions of the City of Darwin Youth Strategy 2022-2026 through the delivery of regular youth programs and the development of sector partnerships.

Underpinned by City of Darwin's municipal and strategic plans the Youth Programs team's work supports Darwin's young people to develop skills to navigate a changing world and participate fully in community life.

About you:

• Experience managing teams and delivering on strategic plans.
• Understanding of community development
• Value the importance of centring young people's needs and interests in your work
• Capacity to build and maintain sector partnerships.

Why join us?

At City of Darwin, we're enthusiastic about delivering high quality outcomes for our community while supporting a sustainable workload for our staff. We are committed to building a healthy and connected Darwin and encourage a values-aligned culture across our teams.

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a commencing base salary of $104,792 per annum plus superannuation 12% As a City of Darwin employee under the current enterprise agreement you also get access to our wellbeing program, employee assistance counselling program and receive 17.5% additional pay when on annual leave.

You will have:

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in youth, community development or similar
• Minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in an operational leadership / supervisory role
• Possession of a Class C Drivers Licence
• Ability to obtain a National Police Records Check
• Working with Children's Clearance (Ochre Card)

To apply:

Click APPLY! Please upload your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Lisa Burnett, Coordinator Youth Programs on 08 8930 0403 during business hours. Please note, only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.

We accept applications only via our portal, please email us only if you have questions related to a role.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• 📞 Phone: (08) 8930 0626
• Email: recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au
• Website: Employment at Council | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

Applications close (5 pm) on Monday 16 March.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.