• Live in Alice Springs or Yulara with extensive travel throughout the APY Lands required or be currently located and living on the APY Lands with personal accommodation.
• Base hourly rate commencing at $43.08 per hour
• Travel allowance
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Relocation assistance, and vehicle options to be negotiated

Empower Young People | Build Career Pathways | Create Lasting Impact

Are you passionate about supporting young people in their transition from school to further study or employment? Do you have strong cultural awareness, adaptability, and a commitment to making a real difference in remote communities?

About the Role

As the Pathways Program Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and managing programs that create meaningful career pathways for students. Working closely with schools, employers, families, and communities, you will help young people navigate their options and secure successful futures.

Reporting to the Pathways Program Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

Program Implementation & Delivery:

• Designing, implementing, and evaluating career development, education, and workforce training programs that are tailored to the unique needs of students across diverse communities in the APY Lands.
• Delivering workshops, information sessions, and one-on-one mentoring to guide students through the transition from school to further study or employment.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building:

• Cultivating and maintaining strong partnerships with schools, employers, local businesses, training providers, and community organisations across the APY Lands to enhance career pathways and opportunities.
• Working with local stakeholders to create culturally relevant and community-appropriate educational and employment pathways for young people.
• Engaging families and community leaders from the various APY Lands communities to ensure their involvement in students' career development and educational decisions.

Student Support & Advocacy:

• Providing personalised support to students from diverse backgrounds, identifying barriers to success, and linking students to the resources and opportunities they need.
• Advocating on behalf of students to ensure they have access to the right tools, networks, and opportunities to transition successfully into further study or the workforce.
• Offering guidance on resume building, interview preparation, and job search strategies to ensure students feel confident and well-equipped to enter the workforce.

Mentoring & Post-Placement Support:

• Providing ongoing mentoring to students during work experience placements and after transitioning into paid employment across the APY Lands. This includes regular check-ins, addressing challenges, offering career advice, and connecting students with additional resources to support sustainable, ongoing employment.

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Regularly tracking the progress of students within the program, evaluating program success, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Maintaining up-to-date records and reports on student progress, program outcomes, and stakeholder engagement.

About You

To be successful and start helping others to achieve their goals, you will have:

Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity:

• Have a deep understanding of the historical and social context of Aboriginal cultures, particularly those in the APY Lands, and be able to approach cultural differences with respect, sensitivity, and a focus on empowerment.
• Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in cross-cultural settings, with experience working in remote Aboriginal communities highly desirable.

Adaptability & Flexibility:

• Be adaptable to changing conditions with a flexible attitude, understanding the dynamic nature of remote community work and the challenges of working in a cross-cultural environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the APY Lands and to work in challenging conditions.

Practical Skills & Qualifications:

• Hold a valid ‘C’ class driver’s licence (with 4WD experience preferred) and be comfortable navigating remote areas.
• Hold or be able to obtain a positive Working With Children Check and National Criminal History Check.
• Above all, you will demonstrate resilience, honesty, integrity, diplomacy, and a sense of fairness in all your professional interactions.

Desirable requirements:

Whilst not essential, the following attributes will be highly regarded:

• A valid MR driver’s licence or the ability to obtain one
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role, ideally in remote or cross-cultural settings
• Strong existing relationships with communities in the APY Lands, including familiarity with local community leaders and key local stakeholders
• The ability to speak Pitjantjatjara or Yankunytjatjara, or willingness to learn, to better engage with local communities.

About PYEC

The Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Education Committee Aboriginal Corporation (PYEC) is an Anangu-run organisation that supports education of Anangu in the APY Lands. PYEC oversees education across the APY Lands and runs a number of projects to support the education and advancement of Anangu. PYEC has a close relationship with the South Australian Department for Education.

The APY Lands span more than 100,000 square kilometres in northern South Australia. They are some of the most remote areas in the country, with a resident population of around 2,500 people, spread across various communities. The main languages spoken are Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara, along with varying levels of English.

Key APY Lands Communities:

• Iwantja/Indulkana
• Kaltjiti/Fregon
• Kenmore Park
• Mimili
• Amata
• Murputja
• Pipalyatjara
• Pukatja/Ernabella

Why Join Us?

• Make a difference – Empower young people to achieve their educational and career goals.
• Collaborate & connect – Work closely with schools, communities, industry partners, and local stakeholders to create opportunities.
• Career growth – Be part of a supportive team that values professional development and offers continuous learning opportunities.
• Impactful work – Play a central role in shaping the future of young people in remote communities and building lasting career pathways for the next generation.

📩 How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter by clicking below.

For more information, contact Kristina Knowles on 0438 694 990