About Us

We began 23 years ago with a knock-out exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW which raised over a million dollars. People from the remotest, most beautiful part of the Western Desert in Central Australia then used this money to develop their own organisation, with a culture of caring, compassion and determination.

At the time, the focus was to get family members home to Kintore on dialysis. For people to be looked after on country staying connected to family and community, and to maintain the traditions of looking after country and passing on cultural heritage to future generations.

It took a little time…and a lot of hard work…but in 2004, Purple House started dialysis in Kintore, the first of its kind, and set a precedence for many others to follow.

Today we are proud to say that we have helped many communities to get their people home and now operate dialysis in 20 (and growing) communities across NT, SA and WA, with more on the way. We also run two mobile dialysis trucks, provide a range of support services including aged care, NDIS, primary health and social support, run a successful bush medicine social enterprise and are always working on new innovations.

We have come a long way in two decades and are excited about the next chapter!

About the role

The role of the Malpa Support is responsible for providing safe and quality service provision as assigned by the coordinators to promote better health outcomes and increase reablement and choice for clients and participants.

Key responsibilities include assistance with self-care, domestic assistance, community access, individual support, transport, kitchen duties, and assisting clients and participants to access community services and events.

Malpa is a Ngaanyatjarra word meaning ‘friend’ or ‘companion’.

Standard Requirements

Demonstrate a courteous and respectful manner and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Demonstrate cultural awareness and knowledge of cultural safety and Indigenous community control.

Maintain confidentiality of information about clients, other staff members or community members.

Work to achieve standards of best practice and promote continuous quality improvement.

Demonstrate safe work practices and promote a safe work environment.

Functions

Engage with allocated individual participants and collaboratively implement their clients’ services and care planning

Accurate and timely record keeping, case noting and use of client management systems

Monitor, record and communicate clients’ health and well-being to relevant personnel and stakeholders

Planning and implementing return-to-country trips

Applying and advocating for a person-centered approach when supporting clients in all aspects of service delivery

Clients’ transport to/from appointments, personal errands, social and cultural activities

Support clients in tasks of everyday living, including but not limited to preparing and serving food, personal shopping, banking, laundry, attending appointments and facilitating personal care or grooming

General administration and other tasks as required to support the activities of the organisation and the team including but not limited to engaging in periodic audits

Promote a safe work environment in accordance with legislative requirements, adhere to Work Health Safety guidelines, and report all incidents and near misses

Ability to periodically work in remote locations

Mentor and support new team members

About You

You have a patient centered focus and eye on our goal of getting people home on country.

You are known for your compassion, empathy and ability to listen.

Your style is flexible, good humoured and resilient.

You are a self-starter and can work autonomously, knowing when to ask for help.

You can think on your feet to negotiate and solve problems.

You are considerate and thoughtful in conflict management.

You’re eager to learn and collaborate with your team.

You are passionate and ready for a challenge. (But we are all here to share the fun!)

You can communicate with all sorts of people.

You are culturally curious and have respect for culture and community.

You have experience working for an Aboriginal organisation and awareness of the issues pertaining to this region.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Skills and or experience working in the social service industry

Food Safety Certificate or ability to obtain

Experience working for an Aboriginal organisation and/or experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Current National Criminal History check (less than 6 months old).

Covid19 vaccination 2 jabs + 1 booster.

Unrestricted driver license to be able to drive in the NT.

What we offer (depending on individual circumstances)

Attractive salary with 11.5% super + generous salary packaging options

6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading

Other generous leave entitlements

We offer relocation assistant to support your move to this beautiful part of Australia

No Agencies Please

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on submission; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

Will be advertised until filled, else applications close 14 May 2025.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.