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

Based in Alice Springs with travel to NPY lands

Full time – fixed term for 12 months

Relocation assistance provided

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 TEAM

The Ngangkari Program supports Ngangkari (traditional healers of Central Australia) to continue their work in communities, clinics and hospitals promoting and strengthening emotional and mental health and well-being.
Uti Kulintjaku is an award-winning initiative of the Ngangkari Program that supports mental health understanding. Led by ngangkari and senior Anangu, Uti Kulintjaku encourages deeper conversations about mental health and healing for Anangu and people working in Aboriginal health and related services.
This project involves Senior Anangu (Aboriginal people) across the tristate region of WA, NT and SA. It brings together the skills and knowledge of Ngangkari, mental health practitioners, NPY Women’s Council, and Council, and senior Anangu women with specific language and literacy skills from local communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Team Leader provides cultural, operational, and strategic leadership for the Uti Kulintjaku Women’s Team. This role ensures the effective delivery of community-led mental health and wellbeing initiatives, grounded in Anangu knowledge systems and cultural practices. The Team Leader supports Anangu women in leadership, project development, and healing-focused work across the NPY region.

ABOUT YOU

You will have qualifications and experience in relevant mental health or wellbeing fields with a strong understanding of Aboriginal culture and experience working respectfully with Aboriginal people

This is a unique chance to work for an organisation that takes a grassroots approach to community development. You will have the privilege of working closely alongside Anangu families and communities and get to experience an amazing landscape and part of the world. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, another culture and grow professionally at the same time.

You will receive a comprehensive orientation program as well as best practice supervision and professional development that includes vicarious trauma, case management and four-wheel drive training. We also provide critical incident debriefing and a range of counselling services to support you.

TO APPLY

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

A detailed position description can be found here: https://www.npywc.org.au/job/team-leader-uti-kulintjaku-womens-team/

For initial enquiries about the role, please contact Angela Lynch (Ngangkari Manager) on 08 89582355

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