People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

Full Time (38 hours per week)

Based in Alice Springs with regular travel to the NPY Communities

Relocation Assistance provided

ABOUT US

Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Council was founded and is still led, governed and directed by women from the NPY region. It was created to give a voice to women across 26 desert communities in the cross-border regions of Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory. Today, we continue to provide progressive, innovative and evidence-based work in service delivery, advocacy and support.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Tjungu (together) team provides support, advocacy and care coordination to ngaltutjara tjuta – people with disabilities, elderly people, and their carers & families. Tjungu was chosen as the title for the program to reflect the fact that aged, disability and mental health issues often overlap ad require workers and families to meet these challenges together. Tjungu philosophy and principles support the rights of older Anangu people and people with disabilities to live in their community so that family and relationships can be maintained and spiritual and physical connections with country are continued.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Disability Project Officer to join our Tjungu Team on a Fixed-Term contract, based in Alice Springs. The Tjungu Team provides support, advocacy and case management to people with disabilities, elderly people, and their carers and families.

The Disability Project Officer works in a malparara (side-by-side) partnership with an Anangu / Yarnangu Aboriginal Disability Project Officer. This Service aims to increase the independence and participation of people with disabilities in community life.

ABOUT YOU

You will have Tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in the field of disability or human services, community development or a related discipline. You will also have understanding of current issues relating to Aboriginal people with disabilities in remote areas and ability to work in a cross-cultural environment, including working in partnership with other NPYWC staff and taking direction.

In addition to this we offer a generous remuneration package. You will receive an above award salary, salary packaging benefits, 32 days (pro-rata) of annual leave and 15 days (pro-rata) of personal leave. We also provide use of a company vehicle when travelling remotely along with travel allowance.

TO APPLY

Please complete the form on our website: https://www.npywc.org.au/employment/

For initial enquiries about the role, please contact Kim McRae on 08 8958 2360

A full Position Description can be found on our website.

Due to the number of applications we are only able to respond to candidates who have been shortlisted.