People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.
* Full time – fixed term for 2 years
* Based in Alice Springs with travel to the NPY Lands
* 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 by 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 Child and Family Wellbeing Service is made up of three programs; Child Nutrition, Child and Family Intensive Support Service (Walytjapiti) and Child Advocacy.
The primary focus of the Child and Family Wellbeing Service (CFWS) is to deliver targeted, efficient and effective community services within the NPY region, seeking the best possible outcomes regarding improving the quality of life for Anangu children and communities.
The role of the Community Development Project Officer is to capture impact and ensure Anangu perspectives guide service improvements.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The project officer will work alongside Anangu and non-Anangu staff to lead community engagement and participatory research activities that strengthen early intervention and prevention practices within the Child and Family Wellbeing Service. They will develop and implement an engagement and consultation strategy, capturing feedback and stories from service users, families, and community leaders.
You will facilitate workshops and discussions with stakeholders and subject matter experts, document findings, and identify practical learnings to support culturally safe, evidence-informed service delivery. Your work will contribute to developing a change management and implementation plan that builds the NPY Women's Council's capacity to deliver services aligned with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
ABOUT YOU
You will hold qualifications in project management. You will have also have the ability to work with a high level of autonomy with understanding of the issues that affect the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in remote communities.
This is a unique opportunity 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 experience an extraordinary landscape and part of the world.
You'll receive a comprehensive orientation program as well as best-practice supervision and professional development, including training in vicarious trauma, case management, and four-wheel driving. We also provide critical incident debriefing and access to a range of counselling services to support you.
In addition, we offer:
* Above award remuneration
* Salary packaging benefits
* Retention bonus
* NPYWC accommodation when travelling to communities
* Use of a company vehicle while 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 Anne-Lise Alphonse, Senior Project Officer, on
* Please note: We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, and a suitable candidate may be appointed prior to the closing date.