People of Aboriginal 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; free access to Employee Assistance program, further salary packaging benefits
* Fixed-term contract until 30th June 2027
* FIFO model: 3 weeks on (10 hour days, 6 days per week), 3 weeks off
* Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) – flying from nearest capital city to Alice Springs, then driving to Umuwa in the APY Lands, South Australia
* Base Salary: The base salary is $95,905.68 per annum. Inclusive of approved overtime, the total salary is $109,069.38 per annum. This amount excludes superannuation and all other benefits (including housing, salary packaging, vehicle use and internet). Airfares are provided separately.
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 NPY Women's Council Domestic and Family Violence Service (DFVS) supports Anangu women from the Ngaanyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara lands who are experiencing domestic and family violence.
The service operates across the Central Desert tri-state region, incorporating communities in NT, SA and WA.
DFVS provides immediate crisis responses via our team of Intake and Assessment Officers, who provide short-term intensive support via our freecall referral line.
DFVS also employ a team of caseworkers who support a caseload of women over the medium-
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Specialist Children's Domestic & Family Violence Worker (SCDFV) is a new role within DFVS. It is a Fly In / Fly Out (FIFO)1 model of three weeks on and three weeks off, flying into Alice Springs and driving to Umuwa (approx.. 6 hour drive) to work in surrounding APY communities in northern South Australia. Throughout the work period the worker will live in an independent dwelling on a lot which includes separate housing for staff from other NPYWC teams.
The SCDFV worker will provide case management services to a small caseload of children and young people (up to 8 at a time) who have been exposed to domestic violence in their home.
ABOUT YOU
You will have qualifications in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Community Services or a related field, along with relevant experience in domestic and family violence or a closely related human services context. You bring a solid understanding of trauma-informed and culturally safe service provision, with demonstrated experience in case management, community development, and working cross-cultural.
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.
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.
In addition to this, we offer above award remuneration, salary packaging benefits, generous leave entitlements to care for you and your family as well as a retention bonus. We also provide NPYWC accommodation and use of a company vehicle whilst travelling.
FURTHER INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY
To apply,
* submit both a comprehensive covering letter and resume.
* For initial enquiries about the role, please contact Heather Smith, Manager DFVS on
* Please note, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and a suitable candidate may be appointed prior to closing date.