The Organisation

Strong Women for Healthy Country Network  

Aboriginal women across the Northern Territory hold deep cultural, ecological and community knowledge. The Strong Women for Healthy Country Network Aboriginal Corporation (SWHCN AC) has emerged as an important structure for connecting women leaders, sharing knowledge and strengthening women’s role in caring for Country, culture and families. It has grown out of the SWHC Network movement that was initiated through Mimal Land Management Aboriginal Corporation at the request of senior women Dalabon, Rembarrnga and Mayili Elders in 2019.  

The SWHCN AC has strong grassroots support, but it is still in the early stages of establishing its corporate governance, systems and long-term sustainability. At the same time, demand is growing for women-led on-Country healing, leadership gatherings and regional coordination, including:  

• Ongoing governance and “getting business ready” support for SWHCN AC  
• Healing Camps on Country  
• Message Stick meetings to connect women and communities  
• Strong Women for Healthy Country Forum bringing together members, supporters & partners  

The Mimal SWHC Program will continue to operate whilst it has dedicated funding and until SWHCN AC is business ready and able to attract and manage the funding required to deliver its priorities.     

The Opportunity 

The Partnership & Communication Manager drives the growth, sustainability and visibility of the Strong Women for Healthy Country Program and Network.  

The role is responsible for building and maintaining strategic relationships with partners and funders; identifying, securing and managing funding and partnership opportunities; and leading external communications (including media, content, marketing, website and social media) to strengthen the reputation and impact of the Strong Women for Healthy Country Network.  

• Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement 
• Funding & Grants Management 
• Financial & Contract Management 
• Communications, Media & Marketing 
• Coordination, Planning & Reporting 
• Cultural Safety & Cross-Cultural Collaboration 

Role location is Darwin, with some travel as required. 

About You 

• You are outgoing, you display excellent interpersonal skills and are willing to provide event support  
• You value the importance of partnerships and build relationships easily 
• You have strong negotiation skills 
• You have demonstrated cross-cultural competence, with experience working in or alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities  
• You are a competent user of Microsoft Office  
• You have experience managing websites and social media channels  
• You are competent monitoring expenditure, budgets and support financial reporting  
• You have successfully raised funds through grant writing and forming agreements 
• You have a reputation of completing projects including reporting and acquittals 
• You can work both independently and collaboratively, within a small, dynamic team 
• You are highly organised, with a track record of managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

 Your Reward 

• 2 Year Fixed Term Contract Full-Time or 0.8 (pro rata)
• $120,000 per annum plus 12.5% Super 
• Benefits including 6 weeks annual leave and salary sacrifice  
• Be part of a culturally grounded and supportive team environment 
• Live in Darwin, supporting women caring for country to make a real difference