People of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply

Due to the nature of this role, applicants are required to be female

Generous leave entitlements

Permanent - full time position

Salary packaging benefits

Relocation assistance available

ABOUT US

Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s 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.

At its core NPY Women’s Council is about family and community – walytja. Our purpose is to work with women, children and their families of the Ngaanyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara region in central Australia. Our role is to work side by side and help increase their capacity to lead safe and healthy lives with improved life choices.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Intake and Assessment Officer, you will work as part of a dynamic and dedicated team of multi-disciplinary professionals who are passionate about supporting women’s agency and safety.
You will provide short-term (up to two weeks) support for Anangu women from the NPY Lands experiencing, or at risk of, domestic and family violence.
You will complete risk assessments, safety planning and referrals for clients both over the phone and in person in the DFVS office in Alice Springs.
You will be supported by an onsite Team Leader and participate in regular reflective practice and group supervision to ensure you feel supported and equipped to provide best practice trauma-informed and culturally safe care.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidates will have relevant qualifications in Social Work or Community Development with experience in the domestic and family violence or similar service delivery context would be highly regarded. You will also have an understanding of trauma-informed, culturally safe and strengths-based practice frameworks.

NPY Women’s Council is led and governed by women from the NPY region and follows strong values and high principles that guide our work. We provide a comprehensive orientation program, best practice supervision, professional development that includes vicarious trauma and a range of counselling services to support you.

In addition to this we offer a generous remuneration package. You will receive an above award salary, salary packaging benefits, generous annual leave package, 3 weeks of personal leave (to care for you and your family) and a retention bonus.

TO APPLY

Please apply via our website: https://www.npywc.org.au/employment/

Please submit a comprehensive covering letter and resume as part of your application.

A full position description is available on our website.

For initial enquiries about the role, please contact Heather Smith - Manager DFVS on 0447 458 952.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and a suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.