About Winun Ngari Aboriginal Corporation

​Winun Ngari Aboriginal Corporation (WNAC) is a not-for-profit community based Aboriginal Corporation that has serviced the Shire of Derby West Kimberley since 1983.

Our Vision

Winun Ngari Aboriginal Corporation (WNAC) is dedicated to ensuring Indigenous communities in the West Kimberley continue to have a purpose to live, being healthy, educated, employed, living on their land and practicing their culture. As an organisation WNAC values are focused around 8 strategic goals; to strengthen culture, look after country, improve educational outcomes, create sustainable employment, improve housing conditions, improve health outcomes, enhance finance, and enhance organisational capability.

The Role

The Senior Case Officer assists and empowers individuals, couples and families through a variety of support options, providing sufficient access to resources and support to ensure that clients are enabled to progress towards meeting their goals and the expectations of Department of Communities (THRIVE).

This role is also to serve as a Remote Community Connector aiming to engage, inform and assist people living in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote communities through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pathway process.

Skills and Experience Required

Whilst no qualifications are needed for this role, we are seeking someone with the following skills, experience and knowledge:

Excellent communication skills that show cultural sensitivity toward community members, ability to maintain case files, and participate in planning meetings.

Highly developed reasoning abilities and sound judgment in response to client needs.

Ability to project a calm approach and optimism regardless of the situation and client crises.

Demonstrated knowledge and skill in dealing with disruptive behaviors and their effects.

Demonstrated knowledge of issues affecting individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including an understanding of the Tenancy Act along with requirements impacting upon this client group and the services available.

Demonstrated knowledge in exercising initiative, discretion, professional judgment and the ability to accept personal responsibility within the scope of the role.

Demonstrated knowledge of the referral process and requirements to access required outside services.

Demonstrated understanding of the complex needs of individuals who have experienced varied types of trauma and/or health issues.

A National Police Clearance, Working with Children Clearance, and a current driver's license are required.

This position comes with a competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills.

To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

For a full job description please contact the above email address.

Please note that only those candidates who are asked to attend an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date: Monday 28th April 2025

Winun Ngari is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.