People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.
* Full time – 38 hours per week
* Based in Alice Springs with some travel to the NPY region.
* Generous Leave Entitlements; free access to Employee Assistance program, further salary packaging benefits
* 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 Directorate team are responsible for leading the executive management responsibilities of the organisation working in close consultation with elected Directors of NPY Women's Council.
Alongside the corporate services teams, they deliver a professional business support service to the employees and clients of NPY Women's Council.
With a new five-year strategic plan that puts operational excellence as a priority, this role will be a critical part of the team moving forward due to a number of exciting projects and organisation improvements.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role provides high level administrative and governmental support to the Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, as well as support our 12 elected Aboriginal Directors.
The position will be the first point of contact for any matters relating to the team and will also provide administrative support to the NPYWC management team.
The role is varied giving you an interesting mix of experience and duties and will provide development in a number of areas.
ABOUT YOU
You will have relevant tertiary qualifications in Business Administration or Customer Service (Desirable) and/or understanding or willingness to learn about current issues relating to working and living in remote Aboriginal communities with Experience working with Anangu or people for whom English is their second language.
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 People & Workplace Services on